Q&A

Abduction Questions

• Me and my kids dad split in Jan he was having the kids Saturday and bringing them home Sunday evening well one weekend he didnt and has refused to bring them back to me and now has cut contact completely iv not seen or heard from kids in month is there anyway I can get my kids back without dragging them through court i went to meditation he never turned up

Appeals and Judicial Reviews Questions

• Hi , my friend received a positive decision from the judge on his appeal against HO refusal to grant him a permanent residency in UK however the Home Office appealing against the decision given by the Judge. What happens next and how worried should he be ? thank you
• I am in tier 2 visa (3years) My daughter born in the UK. My partner is illegal here but we have been married together in the UK. I have applied for skilled worker dependent visa for both but got refused. Now I am applying for my daughter based in article 8, family route. Is there any option for my husband?
• My visa was shortened by my husband and finish 28 of January I going to do an appeal They will send me to my country or I can stay in UK till the result of the appeal
• We have just had a UK visa application refused for my Russian finance refused who lives in Cyprus Roughly before we start communications with yourselves how much on average do you charge to defend this , we dont have a right to appeal according to the refusal letter , its been refused on financial grounds which is not correct
• Spouse has been refused UK visa due to a criminal conviction and sentence lasting over 4 years in the USA. Do we have grounds to appeal on Article 8 of the Human Right Convention as we have a right to live together and raise our family. I am a British Citizen?
• HI, My dad visitor visa refused in 2009 due to not enough funds and frequently visit very year in UK. He never appeal against that refusal. can he apply a new visitor visa again? if yes, can he share the bank balance with my mum, as my dad doesn't have any bank account now. he has lost his refusal letter so what shall we mention in the new application form? thanks in advance.
• Hello,a friend of mine recently got a 10years ban to the UK without the right to appeal or administrative review.Please what can we do about it?Can we still go ahead with the appeal?
• Good day. i want to study in the uk and i want my spouse to get dependant visa. However, my husband recently have work-related problem at work where he alongside 4 staff were convicted in the court of law; citing negligence for causing the death of a worker. The verdict include 3 months suspended jail term with 3 years probation and a fine. what are the chances of my spouse getting Tier 4 dependant visa?
• Someone told me that a person that is so angry with me reported me to the immigration. I got no right to stay here anymore. If I will be caught and detained can you give me some qoutes of how much it will cost me to ask one of your best solicitor to represent me to bail out and discuss an appeal? I just dont know what to do. Thank you
• Hi, My asylum Claim based on LGBT has been granted on 5th may 2020. Now can my partner apply for my dependant as she wasnt included in my main asylum application, but I have mentioned her as my partner and in my first court hearing she was there as my witness, and we have provided all the prove of our relation, such as address, pictures. So now can she apply as my dependant? Or she needs to claim asylum as well. She didn’t apply with me because her another case is on going. There is another question, Can she apply as my dependant while her ETS (Toeic) case is pending? Please I need help on this ASAP.

Asylum & Human Rights Applications Questions

• My husband has just been refused asylum. Can he appeal under Article 8 Family life? Home Office also considered this route along with other routes, but we didn't provide any evidence except NHS Certificate from 2022 which was less than 2 years required. He joined us in 2008 and we've been living together since then. Because he had no rights and is stateless (no passport) he couldn't register anywhere, so no official proof, only some people who knew us could confirm. Do we have any options?
• Hi my brother is Indian and he don’t have any status at the moment can he apply on the basis of human rights as he got some medical issues and he is in Uk from last five years . Can you pls reply me if something you can do for him. Thanks
• Good evening, I'm a Syrian British citizen living in the UK.I had to come to the UK back in 2012 because my life was in danger. I succeeded and now 8 years past, i became a British Citizen. My family (brothers and sisters) were not successful to leave Syria back in the days. Eventually we were hoping that the situation might calm down and things could go back to normal. however after numerous calls to Syria to follow-up on my families well-being, I see that the situation kept rolling downhill, going from bad to worse. Recently an area less than a 100 meters from where my home is, got bombed by air strike plus they can hear none stop gunfire at night. Am i able to help free my family from all this never ending war? And get them to safely into the UK? Thank you.
• Name Abdul Qadir from Yemen, Aden region, age 48 years, marital status, single, I work in Bahrain, a mechanic. I have 12 years old. I did not go to Yemen because of the difficult conditions that Yemen is experiencing, including hunger, oppression, poverty and instability. I want asylum to Britain. I hope for cooperation with me. Decent family
• Can i apply asylum on visit visa in uk airport ?I am pakistani
• I am from india. I have come to uk twice for visit. I have fell in love with uk citizen and we have been in long distance relatioship from past 3 years. Because of religion and culture difference, my family dont want to accept our relationship and they are forcing me to get married as soon as possible. they have threatened me that they would lock me in if i dont listen to them. I'm not ready to be in arranged marriage, its making me afraid. I would like seek asylum in uk, as it is not safe for me to live in this country. Need help regarding this. what should i do and how should i proceed with this.
• HiI’m a Syrian refugee in the UK since 2015, I’m applying now for Indefinite Leave to Remain, but I have received simple warning from a police officer in the street for smoking cannibis in December 2019.I mentioned the warning in the application, will this warning affect my application for a refusal??Thank you
• When my dad applied for asylum and became a refugee I was under 18 so I am a dependant of him. There are no safety problems for me in my home country and due to health problems I need to go back as my doctor is in my home country and have a surgery in there. Would it be a problem for me if I go to my country, have my surgery and come back to the UK?
• Hi Team. I am asylum seeker staying with my daughter. Can I get married to a student.she is having a student visa. While my asylum status will change after getting married.
• Hi, My asylum Claim based on LGBT has been granted on 5th may 2020. Now can my partner apply for my dependant as she wasnt included in my main asylum application, but I have mentioned her as my partner and in my first court hearing she was there as my witness, and we have provided all the prove of our relation, such as address, pictures. So now can she apply as my dependant? Or she needs to claim asylum as well. She didn’t apply with me because her another case is on going. There is another question, Can she apply as my dependant while her ETS (Toeic) case is pending? Please I need help on this ASAP.

BREXIT, EU nationals settled status, skilled worker visas and settlement Questions

• Hi, if you came to the Uk on work visa however the company which sponsored you has now gone bust what will I have to do? And what happens if it is with someone who came on an education visa also, thanks
• Hi. I may be considered for a new role as a Communications Assistant, with an organisation that has a sponsor license. But this job title is not specifically listed on the skilled worker list of eligible jobs. However, it is very similar to PR and thought it might come under 2472 occupation code for PR. Is this a false assumption?
• Hi, I have pre settled status and have been living in the Uk since May 2021. My husband and I have been married for almost 4 years now. If we decide to seperate via a divorce will my pre settled status be revoked?
• Hello, my boyfriend and I are going to get married. We both are living in the UK together for more than 1 year. He is pre-settled European and I am from Asia. In this case, which visa could we apply ?
• I am Italian and I have a daughter with my British partner. I am currently working in UK since 6 months, under tier 2 VISA. Which route would be quicker for me to obtain pre-settled status?
• I am planning for a UK visit visa with my family. Is it possible that I would be able to change my visit visa to a work visa? Will I (with my family) be able to live in a rented house and my children would be able to go to school?
• What is the fees for applying for Tier 2 visa from a Hotel I am getting job offer and sponsorship from?
• If I have settled status , can my partner apply for spouse visa to come to the Uk from a non-eu country , or I need to be a british citizen?
• Hi. I'm living in the UK since 2018 and I got my Italian citizenship in 2022. Can I apply for Pre-Settled or setlled stauts?
• hi I am on skillled worker visa tier 2 and I have two dependants. I have been sponsered by my company. I want to mary a women who holds british passport. However due to visa restrictions I cannot find job close to her as then I need new company to sponser me or I get spouse visa. my question is if I switch to spouse visa will I have to repay health surchage and will my kids also will have to switch theirr dependant visa?

British Citizenship and Nationality Questions

• Would you be able to assist me with cancelling my British Citizenship? I live in Australia.
• Hi, I have ILR which was granted March 2023. My application was done by your company. I have been employed in the UK full-time since 2018 (before ILR, I had Skilled Worker/ Tier 2 visa). I passed Life in the UK test when applying for ILR. Have a few questions: 1) When would I be eligible to submit my application for citizenship? 2) Do I need to retake Life in the UK or any English requirement tests?
• Hi I’m a British born individual which my mum was not settled at the time of my birth so I’m not a British citizen. I know to my knowledge I have to be naturalised which I’m 21 and have Been in the uk for my whole life
• Hi drink driving offence is that will affect my British citizenship application I get my offence on 14th December 2020 by this year 14th December 2023 well be years My application can be refused thank you looking forward to hear from you soon
• For EEA nationals that have ILR under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS): - they can show that they have been free from immigration time restrictions for 12 months before applying using a combination of current EUSS, leave and permanent residence they previously held under the EEA Regulations. Does this mean that I need to have my ILR for 12 months before I apply for citizenship? What if I qualified for ILR previously but there was a delay with the application to officially get the Settled-status?
• Hi, I am hoping to apply for citizenship by naturalisation later this year but wanted to check something. I am a dual US and Italian citizen and I have settled status under the EU settlement scheme. I have had both citizenships since birth but did not have an Italian passport for a long time. I came to the UK from the US in 2017 on a tier 4 student visa (using my American passport) because I did not have an Italian passport. I did finally get one in 2018. After 5 years total of being in the UK I got settled status in 2022. I'm filling out the citizenship application and they ask about previous immigration applications and BRPs, I have put I had these but I worry the home office will think it's odd, as technically I've always had Italian citizenship. Will they find it strange that I had a tier 4 visa even though I'm Italian? Will it potentially impact my application? My main concern is the 5 years required for EU settled status overlap with the tier 4 visa year, will this be an issue?
• I am a Polish citizen and had lived in the UK for 16 years, finishing all my education there. I have been living in Poland for the past 4 years. Is there any way I can still apply for British citizenship?
• I applied for citizenship 1 months ago i didn't get the any email from them? How long they can send me an email please?
• Hello, I'm an EU citizen and recently got settled status. I intend to apply for British citizenship next year. I wanted to ask if, after the recent amendments to the Nationality and Borders Act, I am still required to submit evidence for every year that I have lived in the UK (p60, letter of employment etc) in the residence requirements section, or if the UAN of my settled status application will automatically serve as evidence? I read the AN guide on the government website and it says "If you are an EEA national, supplying evidence of your settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) will also normally meet this requirement. That also means you will not need to send evidence of what you were doing in the UK prior to being granted settled status." I have some missing p60s and I was wondering if a PAYE details record from HMRC showing start date and end date of my employments and tax paid would be accepted as evidence of residency? Thank you for your help,
• Hi I have a ILR no time limit status and had it for over 10 years now , I was able to acquire one through my father as he got a job in the UK and after having lived over 5 years our whole family were able to receive it. I would now like to apply for the British passport but I am originally a citizen of Kazakhstan which prohibits dual nationality. I have no issue with surrendering my kazakh nationality but does that in any way affect the application for British passport ? My question is, can I start applying for the British naturalisation whilst holding a passport of a country that does not allow dual nationality ?

Business Immigration Questions

• My partner is from the Philippines working for the NHS with a BRP she's been here for a year so far but we are looking to get married I'm guessing she would need to change her visa ? And then how long for ILR as reading the government immigration websites it's getting confusing.
• Hi, if you came to the Uk on work visa however the company which sponsored you has now gone bust what will I have to do? And what happens if it is with someone who came on an education visa also, thanks
• Hi. I may be considered for a new role as a Communications Assistant, with an organisation that has a sponsor license. But this job title is not specifically listed on the skilled worker list of eligible jobs. However, it is very similar to PR and thought it might come under 2472 occupation code for PR. Is this a false assumption?
• My friend has just setup a staffing agency and wishes to apply for sponsorship license to be able to sponsor himself to continue living in the UK. What advice can you give regarding this?
• I am a small start up Domiciliary care provider seeking to apply for a sponsor licence to be able to bring skilled nurses, doctors and health care workers in to support my company. Are you able to assist with this and how much will it cost.
• I would like to ask a question. I have two and half year visa, however, I am not sure how to apply for the next two and half year visa in order to get my indefinite leave to remain visa.
• I trust this message finds you well. I am writing to seek your advice and guidance regarding a situation I am currently facing. I have recently received a job offer from a company in the UK, which is an exciting opportunity for me. However, I've learned that the company is not able to provide sponsorship for a work visa. Given my circumstances and aspirations, I would greatly appreciate your insights on potential solutions or alternative pathways that could allow me to pursue this job opportunity in the UK. I am eager to explore all available options and ensure that I can make the most of this situation. Your expertise and experience in immigration matters are invaluable, and I am hopeful that you might be able to shed some light on potential avenues I could explore. If there are any strategies, visa categories, or steps that could increase my chances of being able to work in the UK, I would be extremely grateful to hear about them. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response and any guidance you can provide. Please feel free to contact me via email or phone at your convenience.
• I am running an innovative business in Pakistan since last 6 years and would like to explore Innovative Visa option for UK. Please advise the way forward to initiate the conversation
• Dear OTS team, I am a doctor working in a NHS hospital, my current visa is tier 2 NHS visa since June 2022 , I came to the UK in June 2019 under Tier 5 government exchange visa, which was for 2 years initially but after 1.5 years we were offered extension due to COVID so I was issued another visa for 1.5 years so in total I’ve spent 3 years under Tier 5 visa however I have worked as a doctor at same role and at the same hospital for the last 4 years. Could my first 3 years under tier 5 visa be counted towards ILR?
• I am planning for a UK visit visa with my family. Is it possible that I would be able to change my visit visa to a work visa? Will I (with my family) be able to live in a rented house and my children would be able to go to school?

Business Visas Questions

• I am a small start up Domiciliary care provider seeking to apply for a sponsor licence to be able to bring skilled nurses, doctors and health care workers in to support my company. Are you able to assist with this and how much will it cost.
• Dear OTS team,I enter to UK in june 2019 with Tier1- 200,000£ Entrepreneur. Up to now, I have my LTD company and invest part of 200.000. But, because of global pandemic every things go slow and hard for me. I want to know that is there any extra regulation for current situation? Also, when is the deadline for employ people for me? I did most of my immigration process with myself and now I feel I need professional consultant.
• HI,I am looking for UK Business visa for my wife, for the UK citizenship purpose. Please consult me in this case.
• I want complete guidance for doing start up visa
• Hello, If I have a daily rate contract outside IR35, can I get sponsorship from any of the umbrella-like companies? Thanks
• Hello, I am looking for a company who can sponsor me . I have tier4 visa studying masters in HRM going to complete in may 2020.could you please help me in finding tier 2 sponsor company
• I have a one year tier 5 visa, what do i do to upgrade to tier 2 visa
• Hi, I am holding the tier 4 visa and will be expired in mid of Jan. My boss wants to sponsor me but they just apply for a sponsor license this week. So I would like to know do I have enough time for applying the tier 2 visa? Thanks
• Hello All, I am presently in the UK on a PBS Dependant Visa for 3 years to expire in 2022. I have been having some marital issues with my spouse (who is the main Tier 2 visa holder). What are my options if the marriage breaks down? Do I have to leave the UK immediately? Also, some employers have expressed concern about my employment status due to the dependency nature of the visa. Is this legal?
• Hello , I am in UK from March 2018 and I have 1 year ICT Tier 2 visa. My wife is on dependent visa and she is working on a fixed term contracting job in London. Could you please advise if either my wife or myself can get tier2 sponsorship ?

Children and Childcare Arrangements Questions

• I want to go on holiday this year with my son. I was planning to take him to Turkey as I have family there. My ex-wife has said that she will not let me take my son abroad on holiday. I think that is down to the fact that I have a new girlfriend. She has a daughter of a similar age to my son. They get on really well. I therefore do not see what the problem is. Can I just take my son abroad as I have his passport?
• I have split up from my partner. I want to see more of my children. My former partner will not agree. I think she is being very unreasonable as the children want to spend more time with me. If I go to court and get an access order, will the court order her to pay all my legal costs?
• I am separated from my ex-wife but we have three children together. Last year I took all three children away on holiday to see my parents who live in Pakistan. I want to do the same thing this year but my ex-wife says she has made plans for the summer holiday and I cannot take them. I do not think that is fair on my parents. There are no court orders to stop me so can I take the children to Pakistan to see my parents?
• I have just involved child services regarding concern for my child's welfare when staying with their father. I would like an injunction to prevent him from being able to collect them from school or coming to my house un permitted. What options do I have and how would I do this? I'm very anxious.
• What happens if mother has broken a child arrangement order taken child from father who has custody without him knowing and not returned him. He is 12 yrs old.?
• I've been harassed long distance over 2 years by a coercive controlling ex. On visits he's getting worse. He's now taking me to court over custody. do I need a non molestation order f it only lasts 6 months.
• I would like to know how I can amend a child arrangement order?, the father is not following the court order and isn’t showing up. I want to amend the order and get full custody of my child.
• Me and my wife have adopted through the High courts of our country a girl from birth when she was abandoned. She is now 13 years old been looked after by family friends. She was taken care up to age 9 by my elder brother but has died and now girl is only staying with friends who are struggling to cope. We have once applied for for her a resettlement visa after the adoption but was refused based on the 1993 Hague Convention which Sierra Leone did not sign to.We desperate to have her join us as she has just entered secondary school. Me and my wife are both British, I am a nurse working for the NHS and have lived in UK for about 32 years. We have been visiting her regularly twice or three times a year. We kindly need your help to give this girl a better futureThank you
• My partner and I are going through the adoption process and recently my ex partner who hasn't contacted my 6 year daughter in over 2 years has served me with a court order for a Child Arrangements Order. He was abusive, controlling smoked marijuana among other many things. Will this court case stop the adoption process?
• can my ex partner stop me seeing my 2 sons . i had an email from her last week saying that she wont aloud me to see either of my sons one aged 14 and the other one 8 years old

Cohabitation and Unmarried Family Questions

• I am moving in with my partner. Will I be able to claim a share of his house if we split up? I am not being mercenary; I just want to protect myself so I know where I stand legally if things do not work out between us.
• I've been harassed long distance over 2 years by a coercive controlling ex. On visits he's getting worse. He's now taking me to court over custody. do I need a non molestation order f it only lasts 6 months.
• My husband is refusing to pay me my maintenance. He agreed to pay me £500 a month for 5 years but he has stopped as he says he doesn’t have to pay it anymore as I have a boyfriend. I have looked at the court order and I can't see anything that says he can stop paying me maintenance if I have a new partner. Anyway, he is not living with me full time. Can I force him to pay?
• My girlfriend and I are buying a house together. My parents are giving me the deposit but they have told me that they are only prepared to give me the money if I get my girlfriend to sign a letter to say that if we split up I will get the deposit money. A friend said I don’t need a letter but instead need a cohabitation agreement. Would a cohabitation agreement be better than a letter and would it take long to sort out as we are hoping to complete the house purchase in a few weeks.

Contracts Questions

• Hi there! I am a foreign employee who worked for a company which is called TLC car care, bassicaly i worked there for 7 days and then got laid off by them without signing any contract, my question is the following is there anything that i can do in this situation? i was supposed to get paid by now ,yet i haven't seen willingness to pay from their part. thank you very much for your answer in advance

Corporate Questions

• I have someone withholding work they created for my business, on an agreed unpaid work trial, now demanding payment for the work.
• Hi there! I am a foreign employee who worked for a company which is called TLC car care, bassicaly i worked there for 7 days and then got laid off by them without signing any contract, my question is the following is there anything that i can do in this situation? i was supposed to get paid by now ,yet i haven't seen willingness to pay from their part. thank you very much for your answer in advance

County Court Claims Questions

• I went to county court. The other side struck it out. I have to pay £8,000 in costs. They did not send communication to myself when they sent it to Judge I was not copied in under cpr 39.8
• I submitted a small claims against a major retailer. They have defended their claim. I need to complete an N180 form by 11th November 2019.

Discrimination at work claims Questions

• Hello OTS Employment law team. I am looking at ending an employees fixed term contract early. I wonder if i can do that and how can i do this without breaching the contract or being liable? The employee has been ill for some time, and I have relied heavily on them to carry out the tasks we needed done in the fixed term. Unfortunately the contract didnt have any terms about inseminating the contract early for sickness. Coudl you please provide some assistance and legal advice on this employment contract matter?

Dismissal and your rights Questions

• Hi,I am on Tier2 ICT visa and lost my job and now I need to fly back to India.However my wife is working on tier 2 ICT dependent and currently she is on maternity leave.If I have to go back to India does she still get her maternity pay.Also do my wife need to inform to their company that she is leaving the country.Please advise
• I have been told that a request to have my employment hearing 9 years ago re examined is too late. I was made redundant in 2009 along with 4 others and promised redundancy payment due to lack of any vacancies however the employer reneged on this arrangement and argued there were jobs . In fact there never was any jobs vacant and all 5 of us were left idle with nothing to do, I carried on helping some colleagues when allowed but after 9 months it became wearing until a colleague retired and I asked to fill the position but denied by the employer who decided to leave the position vacant. I decided to go under constructive dismissal went to Tribunal and the Judge refused redundancy believing their was jobs to fill. This year I was told my witness was deniedaccess to the hearing by the Empr
• I have resigned from a permanent employment contract with effect of 30 November 2018. My former employer is refusing to pay my final salary.
• I received a letter from my employer telling me the outcome of my disciplinary hearing ,Dismissed with immediate effect.No notice period given I was Tupe over on 1/9/16 having previously worked for the other company 12 years,I have been advised by acas that I should be given notice and paid in full at least 2-3 months pay in advance if they do not want myself to stay! Is that correct I am putting in an appeal against the decision aswell
• Hello OTS Employment law team. I am looking at ending an employees fixed term contract early. I wonder if i can do that and how can i do this without breaching the contract or being liable? The employee has been ill for some time, and I have relied heavily on them to carry out the tasks we needed done in the fixed term. Unfortunately the contract didnt have any terms about inseminating the contract early for sickness. Coudl you please provide some assistance and legal advice on this employment contract matter?

Dispute Resolution Questions

• I went to county court. The other side struck it out. I have to pay £8,000 in costs. They did not send communication to myself when they sent it to Judge I was not copied in under cpr 39.8
• Question I was payed out for a accident and 5 years after my insurance is claiming for missed payments for the rest if the policy even thought they wrote the bike off and payed me for both injury and the bikeI have received a cc form and court fees now has been created. What are my options ?
• My employer agreed to flexible working in March 2019 but stated in my the letter 'new terms agreed represent a temporary variation to your contract of employment and will be reviewed on a regular basis'. The reviewed in June 2020 and 4 weeks ago advised my flexible working was being withdrawn. Can you advise if they are able to do this?
• I have someone withholding work they created for my business, on an agreed unpaid work trial, now demanding payment for the work.
• Dear Mr Slater/ Mr Shahiean, Is it possible to bring a class action law suit or Judicial Review against the Home Office/British government for the mistreatment of the Windrush Generation and their descendants? The government scheme to recompense victims for mistreat is a farce. The bar to prove one's status is still too high and therefore people are finding it difficult to prove their case. The tariffs for compensation are too low, - how does one even prove distress- of losing one's home, job, being deported, mental and physical health.... the list goes on and on. The fact that only £330,000 has been paid out to 60 people out of a reported £220million pot, shows that the red-tape has been created to deny true justice.
• I am looking for someone to review and advise on my draft Defense Documents to a County Court Claim against my small LLP for “refusing to pay the invoices” by the company providing a rented Xerox printer. We feel the claim is not right due to failure of service/contractual performance, lack of transparency and misrepresentations. The Claim was served by Electronic Mail on the 21st January 2020 at 10am. Is this something you have capacity for with the right economics as the claim is under £3k?
• Dear Sir/Madam,I need representation at Brentford County Court regarding rent arrears and eviction. I was sent an application before Christmas and didn't find time to locate a solicitor. I posted the application back to Brentford County Court yesterday and need a solicitor to represent me as I don't want to be evicted. I look forward to the reply.Thank you for your help.Kind regards Mr C Anozie
• I have been tenant for more 9 months with same agency and before my tenancy ended,I talked with them and we agree to move to the other flat on December but never happened cos the new flat was not ready than they text me again ; hi Arian we will come Monday (06.01.2020) to sign the new contract and Tuesday you will be ready to move to the new flat,but Monday no one come to sign the new contract and next day the text me : oh sorry but you need to provide again all your documents,and than we can prepare the new contract for you “. Can they do this ??
• Hi, I have a registered long-term lease of a flat in Bayswater alongside a share of the freehold. I sit on the freehold board along with other lessees. They wish to save money by not performing the lessee's maintenance obligations in pursuance of which they have just given three months notice to the existing respected property managers. Are they required to appoint a new property manager? If they fail to appoint a property manager can you/I make an application For a court order appointing continuation of the existing manager and compliance with obligations? Who handles such an application and to what Tribunal or Court Is the application made and heard? Thank you, Andrew
• I submitted a small claims against a major retailer. They have defended their claim. I need to complete an N180 form by 11th November 2019.

Disputes Questions

• I have someone withholding work they created for my business, on an agreed unpaid work trial, now demanding payment for the work.

Dissolution of Civil Partnership Questions

• I have been in a civil partnership with my partner for five years. I have decided that I want to separate. How do I end the civil partnership?
• Hi my name is warren & i have been in a civil partnership for 4 years & we have come to a decision to end our partnership due to it not working out & i am just wondering how to go about doing so & how to get things started

Divorce and Family Law Questions

• My partner and I are talking about splitting up. We own a house but we are not married. My partner says that if I leave him I will have to leave the house. I am very worried because we have a four-year-old daughter. I feel desperate because we are arguing all the time. I am worried that my daughter is noticing the arguments and that they will affect her. The situation is getting worse. Can you tell me if there is a way out of the situation?
• I want to go on holiday this year with my son. I was planning to take him to Turkey as I have family there. My ex-wife has said that she will not let me take my son abroad on holiday. I think that is down to the fact that I have a new girlfriend. She has a daughter of a similar age to my son. They get on really well. I therefore do not see what the problem is. Can I just take my son abroad as I have his passport?
• My husband and I are getting divorced. I am convinced that my husband is trying to cheat me out of money. He owns a buy to let property in his name. He is planning to sell it. I think he then will not let me have a share of the proceeds. Is there anything I can do to stop him selling the buy to let, as I do not want him to get his hands on all the equity in the property?
• My husband and I have been separated for over two years. We have both met new partners and we think the time is now right to get divorced. I am however worried about taking this step as my husband and I run a shop together. Although we are separated it works well at work and neither one of us could afford to buy the other’s shares in the business, and if we did, how we would find other work as we are so used to being self-employed. I think my husband feels the same as me. If we get divorced, would we have to divide the business at the same time as finalising the divorce proceedings?
• My wife and I have recently split up and we have been going to mediation sessions. We have reached a financial agreement in mediation. The mediator says that she will prepare a Memorandum of Understanding but that the Memorandum of Understanding is not a financial court order. I do not understand what I need to do to get a financial court order.
• My husband and I are going to separate. We have a joint savings bank account. All our savings are in the account. Should I withdraw all the savings or just half?
• I want to start divorce proceedings but my husband does not know where I live. I want to keep it that way as he was violent towards me and I do not want his harassment to restart. I have put off starting the divorce, as I fear his reaction to a divorce. Is it possible to start divorce proceedings without my husband finding out where I live?
• I am moving in with my partner. Will I be able to claim a share of his house if we split up? I am not being mercenary; I just want to protect myself so I know where I stand legally if things do not work out between us.
• I am planning to marry my fiancée as soon as she can join me in the UK. My family do not want me to get married as they think my fiancée is just using me as a means to come to the UK and as a “meal ticket”. Obviously, I do not agree with my family but I thought a prenuptial agreement might stop my family from worrying that my fiancée is just going to take everything that I have?
• I have been in a civil partnership with my partner for five years. I have decided that I want to separate. How do I end the civil partnership?

Divorce and Separation Questions

• My partner and I are talking about splitting up. We own a house but we are not married. My partner says that if I leave him I will have to leave the house. I am very worried because we have a four-year-old daughter. I feel desperate because we are arguing all the time. I am worried that my daughter is noticing the arguments and that they will affect her. The situation is getting worse. Can you tell me if there is a way out of the situation?
• My husband and I are getting divorced. I am convinced that my husband is trying to cheat me out of money. He owns a buy to let property in his name. He is planning to sell it. I think he then will not let me have a share of the proceeds. Is there anything I can do to stop him selling the buy to let, as I do not want him to get his hands on all the equity in the property?
• My husband and I have been separated for over two years. We have both met new partners and we think the time is now right to get divorced. I am however worried about taking this step as my husband and I run a shop together. Although we are separated it works well at work and neither one of us could afford to buy the other’s shares in the business, and if we did, how we would find other work as we are so used to being self-employed. I think my husband feels the same as me. If we get divorced, would we have to divide the business at the same time as finalising the divorce proceedings?
• My husband and I are going to separate. We have a joint savings bank account. All our savings are in the account. Should I withdraw all the savings or just half?
• I want to start divorce proceedings but my husband does not know where I live. I want to keep it that way as he was violent towards me and I do not want his harassment to restart. I have put off starting the divorce, as I fear his reaction to a divorce. Is it possible to start divorce proceedings without my husband finding out where I live?
• I have been in a civil partnership with my partner for five years. I have decided that I want to separate. How do I end the civil partnership?
• I have split up from my partner. I want to see more of my children. My former partner will not agree. I think she is being very unreasonable as the children want to spend more time with me. If I go to court and get an access order, will the court order her to pay all my legal costs?
• I have been married to my husband for 6 months. I realised that shortly after the marriage that it was a mistake. Can I get a divorce? He says I cannot divorce him without his agreement and he says he will never agree to a divorce.
• I am separated from my ex-wife but we have three children together. Last year I took all three children away on holiday to see my parents who live in Pakistan. I want to do the same thing this year but my ex-wife says she has made plans for the summer holiday and I cannot take them. I do not think that is fair on my parents. There are no court orders to stop me so can I take the children to Pakistan to see my parents?
• I have separated from my husband. We have not started divorce proceedings yet. I am worried about starting divorce proceedings as my husband says that when we get divorced I will have to move out of the family home. Is that correct?

Domestic Violence, Injunctions, and Emergency Remedies Questions

• I want to start divorce proceedings but my husband does not know where I live. I want to keep it that way as he was violent towards me and I do not want his harassment to restart. I have put off starting the divorce, as I fear his reaction to a divorce. Is it possible to start divorce proceedings without my husband finding out where I live?
• I have just involved child services regarding concern for my child's welfare when staying with their father. I would like an injunction to prevent him from being able to collect them from school or coming to my house un permitted. What options do I have and how would I do this? I'm very anxious.
• can my ex partner stop me seeing my 2 sons . i had an email from her last week saying that she wont aloud me to see either of my sons one aged 14 and the other one 8 years old
• Hi I am wanting to know if I can stop my ex partners girlfriend been around our baby as I am scared of what could happen. When I was 10 weeks pregnant she kicked and kneed me in the belly trying to get me to have a misscarrage. Also I am scared that he is going to take her off me and not give me her back please can you get back to me as it's driving me insane thinking he is going to take my baby away from me or have his girlfriend around her.
• Hi,I got divorced from my eea spouse after 3 years in marriage.as a result of Domestic violence.i applied for retain rights of residence but was refused on grounds that I am on job seekers and my passport sent back to me..I had to stop working since my husband know my work place. I was given a right to appeal.what do u advice me to do.I am currently on Job seekers and still struggling to get a job.advice me pls.

Employment Contracts Questions

• My employer agreed to flexible working in March 2019 but stated in my the letter 'new terms agreed represent a temporary variation to your contract of employment and will be reviewed on a regular basis'. The reviewed in June 2020 and 4 weeks ago advised my flexible working was being withdrawn. Can you advise if they are able to do this?
• I have someone withholding work they created for my business, on an agreed unpaid work trial, now demanding payment for the work.
• Hi,I am on Tier2 ICT visa and lost my job and now I need to fly back to India.However my wife is working on tier 2 ICT dependent and currently she is on maternity leave.If I have to go back to India does she still get her maternity pay.Also do my wife need to inform to their company that she is leaving the country.Please advise
• Hi there! I am a foreign employee who worked for a company which is called TLC car care, bassicaly i worked there for 7 days and then got laid off by them without signing any contract, my question is the following is there anything that i can do in this situation? i was supposed to get paid by now ,yet i haven't seen willingness to pay from their part. thank you very much for your answer in advance
• Employer, family owned UK business >30 staff acquired by overseas company.1st notification staff meeting after takeover. no prior consultation.Now told to be relocated 32 miles away few months time. Have disability under Equality act. since takeover no HR consideration.To work at new location >2hrs travel each way on public transport & adverse impact on impairment. I consider impractical. Joined family run business over 12 years ago. Contract carried over unchanged. No clause for re-location. Am concerned takeover may breach TUPE & my treatment Equality act. Would like to know how to establish if takeover in accordance with TUPE & if not, what means for redress.Also rights, considering disability, re relocation. "1-1" meetings due in few weeks & fear job loss. mental health suffering.
• Hi,I am seeking advice regarding a restrictive covenant in my contract. After telling my boss that I wish to go work for a different company he immediately told me that he has the most expensive lawyers in the country and that by the time he is done with me I won’t be able to be employed in the UK. I work in the diamond trade and my contract requires me to give 5 months’ notice and prohibits me from working in the diamond or jewellery trade for 12 months thereafter. I feel this is extremely unreasonable especially considering that I am 25 and have been working for my current employer for little over a year - though I have been given informal advice that this contract is unenforceable I would still like to get formal advice about how best to proceed I hope to hear back soonThanks
• Hello OTS Employment law team. I am looking at ending an employees fixed term contract early. I wonder if i can do that and how can i do this without breaching the contract or being liable? The employee has been ill for some time, and I have relied heavily on them to carry out the tasks we needed done in the fixed term. Unfortunately the contract didnt have any terms about inseminating the contract early for sickness. Coudl you please provide some assistance and legal advice on this employment contract matter?

Employment Law Questions

• I told my Employers in Aug 2020 I was staying away as per Section 44. Between Aug and Nov 2020 they paid me in full. On Nov 11th they asked me to be Furloughed, pay being made up to 100% so I agreed. 24th Dec they wrote to say they had agreement with the Union that from January 1st 2021 pay would no longer be topped up to 100%. I immediately replied saying I did not agree or consent to that and as far as I was concerned as of 24th Dec 2020 I was back on to my normal T&C and still claiming Section 44 because nothing had been done to alleviate my concerns.I had no reply, however when January & Feb pay came it was at the reduced amount. My employer claims between them and the union and collective bargaining agreement then they can force me to be Furlough at the lower rate?
• My employer agreed to flexible working in March 2019 but stated in my the letter 'new terms agreed represent a temporary variation to your contract of employment and will be reviewed on a regular basis'. The reviewed in June 2020 and 4 weeks ago advised my flexible working was being withdrawn. Can you advise if they are able to do this?
• I have someone withholding work they created for my business, on an agreed unpaid work trial, now demanding payment for the work.
• Hi for the last 2 weeks my place of employment has made me take holiday instead of the 80% of wages as I am currently furloughed is this legal?
• Hi,I am on Tier2 ICT visa and lost my job and now I need to fly back to India.However my wife is working on tier 2 ICT dependent and currently she is on maternity leave.If I have to go back to India does she still get her maternity pay.Also do my wife need to inform to their company that she is leaving the country.Please advise
• Hi there! I am a foreign employee who worked for a company which is called TLC car care, bassicaly i worked there for 7 days and then got laid off by them without signing any contract, my question is the following is there anything that i can do in this situation? i was supposed to get paid by now ,yet i haven't seen willingness to pay from their part. thank you very much for your answer in advance
• I was a carer to a disabled lady, I did private work for her with an agreement of pay, she has now refused to pay up, the work took me a lot of hard work over almost 9mth what is my rights we do have a contract
• Its not my first time to pay a visit this website, i am visiting this site dailly and obtain good information from here all the time.
• Can an employer deduct course payments in full with out discussion or mutual agreement upon being stood down from the work position
• Employer, family owned UK business >30 staff acquired by overseas company.1st notification staff meeting after takeover. no prior consultation.Now told to be relocated 32 miles away few months time. Have disability under Equality act. since takeover no HR consideration.To work at new location >2hrs travel each way on public transport & adverse impact on impairment. I consider impractical. Joined family run business over 12 years ago. Contract carried over unchanged. No clause for re-location. Am concerned takeover may breach TUPE & my treatment Equality act. Would like to know how to establish if takeover in accordance with TUPE & if not, what means for redress.Also rights, considering disability, re relocation. "1-1" meetings due in few weeks & fear job loss. mental health suffering.

Employment Law For Employees Questions

• I told my Employers in Aug 2020 I was staying away as per Section 44. Between Aug and Nov 2020 they paid me in full. On Nov 11th they asked me to be Furloughed, pay being made up to 100% so I agreed. 24th Dec they wrote to say they had agreement with the Union that from January 1st 2021 pay would no longer be topped up to 100%. I immediately replied saying I did not agree or consent to that and as far as I was concerned as of 24th Dec 2020 I was back on to my normal T&C and still claiming Section 44 because nothing had been done to alleviate my concerns.I had no reply, however when January & Feb pay came it was at the reduced amount. My employer claims between them and the union and collective bargaining agreement then they can force me to be Furlough at the lower rate?
• I have someone withholding work they created for my business, on an agreed unpaid work trial, now demanding payment for the work.
• Hi for the last 2 weeks my place of employment has made me take holiday instead of the 80% of wages as I am currently furloughed is this legal?
• Hi,I am on Tier2 ICT visa and lost my job and now I need to fly back to India.However my wife is working on tier 2 ICT dependent and currently she is on maternity leave.If I have to go back to India does she still get her maternity pay.Also do my wife need to inform to their company that she is leaving the country.Please advise
• Hi there! I am a foreign employee who worked for a company which is called TLC car care, bassicaly i worked there for 7 days and then got laid off by them without signing any contract, my question is the following is there anything that i can do in this situation? i was supposed to get paid by now ,yet i haven't seen willingness to pay from their part. thank you very much for your answer in advance
• Employer, family owned UK business >30 staff acquired by overseas company.1st notification staff meeting after takeover. no prior consultation.Now told to be relocated 32 miles away few months time. Have disability under Equality act. since takeover no HR consideration.To work at new location >2hrs travel each way on public transport & adverse impact on impairment. I consider impractical. Joined family run business over 12 years ago. Contract carried over unchanged. No clause for re-location. Am concerned takeover may breach TUPE & my treatment Equality act. Would like to know how to establish if takeover in accordance with TUPE & if not, what means for redress.Also rights, considering disability, re relocation. "1-1" meetings due in few weeks & fear job loss. mental health suffering.
• I have been told that a request to have my employment hearing 9 years ago re examined is too late. I was made redundant in 2009 along with 4 others and promised redundancy payment due to lack of any vacancies however the employer reneged on this arrangement and argued there were jobs . In fact there never was any jobs vacant and all 5 of us were left idle with nothing to do, I carried on helping some colleagues when allowed but after 9 months it became wearing until a colleague retired and I asked to fill the position but denied by the employer who decided to leave the position vacant. I decided to go under constructive dismissal went to Tribunal and the Judge refused redundancy believing their was jobs to fill. This year I was told my witness was deniedaccess to the hearing by the Empr
• Hi,I am seeking advice regarding a restrictive covenant in my contract. After telling my boss that I wish to go work for a different company he immediately told me that he has the most expensive lawyers in the country and that by the time he is done with me I won’t be able to be employed in the UK. I work in the diamond trade and my contract requires me to give 5 months’ notice and prohibits me from working in the diamond or jewellery trade for 12 months thereafter. I feel this is extremely unreasonable especially considering that I am 25 and have been working for my current employer for little over a year - though I have been given informal advice that this contract is unenforceable I would still like to get formal advice about how best to proceed I hope to hear back soonThanks
• I am enquiring after your opinion regarding possible redress following my employer's mistakes:1) My job involves 4 days seeing patients, one day professional training. It was advertised as paying for all these days, 37.5hrs per week but this turned out to be a mistake and they only wanted to pay 30hrs per week, so not for the training day as in previous years. I have the original job description from the advert plus emails acknowledging the mistake.2) I accepted the post with reduced pay following an explicit conversation that I could use my room space at work to see an external patient within normal working hours; this also turned out to be incorrect due to new managerial/commissioning considerations and I was told I cannot do this. I have emails acknowledging this was a recent change.
• I am a foreigner, is there any legal protection for me against a london based employer refusing to pay my salary.

Employment Law For Employers Questions

• My employer agreed to flexible working in March 2019 but stated in my the letter 'new terms agreed represent a temporary variation to your contract of employment and will be reviewed on a regular basis'. The reviewed in June 2020 and 4 weeks ago advised my flexible working was being withdrawn. Can you advise if they are able to do this?
• I have someone withholding work they created for my business, on an agreed unpaid work trial, now demanding payment for the work.
• Hi,I am on Tier2 ICT visa and lost my job and now I need to fly back to India.However my wife is working on tier 2 ICT dependent and currently she is on maternity leave.If I have to go back to India does she still get her maternity pay.Also do my wife need to inform to their company that she is leaving the country.Please advise
• Hi there! I am a foreign employee who worked for a company which is called TLC car care, bassicaly i worked there for 7 days and then got laid off by them without signing any contract, my question is the following is there anything that i can do in this situation? i was supposed to get paid by now ,yet i haven't seen willingness to pay from their part. thank you very much for your answer in advance
• Can an employer deduct course payments in full with out discussion or mutual agreement upon being stood down from the work position
• Employer, family owned UK business >30 staff acquired by overseas company.1st notification staff meeting after takeover. no prior consultation.Now told to be relocated 32 miles away few months time. Have disability under Equality act. since takeover no HR consideration.To work at new location >2hrs travel each way on public transport & adverse impact on impairment. I consider impractical. Joined family run business over 12 years ago. Contract carried over unchanged. No clause for re-location. Am concerned takeover may breach TUPE & my treatment Equality act. Would like to know how to establish if takeover in accordance with TUPE & if not, what means for redress.Also rights, considering disability, re relocation. "1-1" meetings due in few weeks & fear job loss. mental health suffering.
• Hi,I am seeking advice regarding a restrictive covenant in my contract. After telling my boss that I wish to go work for a different company he immediately told me that he has the most expensive lawyers in the country and that by the time he is done with me I won’t be able to be employed in the UK. I work in the diamond trade and my contract requires me to give 5 months’ notice and prohibits me from working in the diamond or jewellery trade for 12 months thereafter. I feel this is extremely unreasonable especially considering that I am 25 and have been working for my current employer for little over a year - though I have been given informal advice that this contract is unenforceable I would still like to get formal advice about how best to proceed I hope to hear back soonThanks
• I am enquiring after your opinion regarding possible redress following my employer's mistakes:1) My job involves 4 days seeing patients, one day professional training. It was advertised as paying for all these days, 37.5hrs per week but this turned out to be a mistake and they only wanted to pay 30hrs per week, so not for the training day as in previous years. I have the original job description from the advert plus emails acknowledging the mistake.2) I accepted the post with reduced pay following an explicit conversation that I could use my room space at work to see an external patient within normal working hours; this also turned out to be incorrect due to new managerial/commissioning considerations and I was told I cannot do this. I have emails acknowledging this was a recent change.
• Hello OTS Employment law team. I am looking at ending an employees fixed term contract early. I wonder if i can do that and how can i do this without breaching the contract or being liable? The employee has been ill for some time, and I have relied heavily on them to carry out the tasks we needed done in the fixed term. Unfortunately the contract didnt have any terms about inseminating the contract early for sickness. Coudl you please provide some assistance and legal advice on this employment contract matter?

Employment Tribunal Claims Questions

• My employer agreed to flexible working in March 2019 but stated in my the letter 'new terms agreed represent a temporary variation to your contract of employment and will be reviewed on a regular basis'. The reviewed in June 2020 and 4 weeks ago advised my flexible working was being withdrawn. Can you advise if they are able to do this?
• I have someone withholding work they created for my business, on an agreed unpaid work trial, now demanding payment for the work.
• Do you deal with GMC Specialist Registration Appeal cases in County Court?
• Hello OTS Employment law team. I am looking at ending an employees fixed term contract early. I wonder if i can do that and how can i do this without breaching the contract or being liable? The employee has been ill for some time, and I have relied heavily on them to carry out the tasks we needed done in the fixed term. Unfortunately the contract didnt have any terms about inseminating the contract early for sickness. Coudl you please provide some assistance and legal advice on this employment contract matter?

Family and Spouse Visas Questions

• My partner is from the Philippines working for the NHS with a BRP she's been here for a year so far but we are looking to get married I'm guessing she would need to change her visa ? And then how long for ILR as reading the government immigration websites it's getting confusing.
• looking to know the best first option as a UK citizen to marry and have my US partner to live permanently in the UK with me
• My partner applied for a visitor visa, but was refused. We planned to get married later in a third party country. If we do it on dates they were planned to be in the UK in the visitor visa application will it affect later decision on dependent visa for them? Or should we wait?
• I would like to ask a question. I have two and half year visa, however, I am not sure how to apply for the next two and half year visa in order to get my indefinite leave to remain visa.
• I’m a single mom of 1 from Nigeria, my husband is a British citizen and I want to live with him in the UK , what are the requirements
• I would like to ask a question. I have two and half year visa, however, I am not sure how to apply for the next two and half year visa in order to get my indefinite leave to remain visa.
• Hello, my boyfriend and I are going to get married. We both are living in the UK together for more than 1 year. He is pre-settled European and I am from Asia. In this case, which visa could we apply ?
• Hi, I want to stay in uk after divorce and have british child.
• My wife has a marriage visitor visa , we got married in the UK. She is in Germany and i have a settled status. Do we have to wait for the marriage visitor visa to expire before we can apply for a spouse visa? And can we apply it from within the UK or does my wife has to do it from Germany? Thank you very much
• I am Italian and I have a daughter with my British partner. I am currently working in UK since 6 months, under tier 2 VISA. Which route would be quicker for me to obtain pre-settled status?

Family Mediation and Dispute Resolution Questions

• My wife and I have recently split up and we have been going to mediation sessions. We have reached a financial agreement in mediation. The mediator says that she will prepare a Memorandum of Understanding but that the Memorandum of Understanding is not a financial court order. I do not understand what I need to do to get a financial court order.
• In 2ndAugust 2003 My partner have absconded with our daughter who was born in 17th May 1997. When I met my partner in January 1992 I was married to my wife and we had a daughter who was born in 22 April 1989 and my marriage was dissolved because of my relationship in question with my absconded [2nd] partner. When I met my 2nd Partner, I was told consistently by her and later meeting her parents that her parents were Romanian descended Germans. After absconding she played a very wicked cat and mouse chase with me with the help of large flock of people of which included [social workers, police officers, psychiatrists, religion clerks etc]. She gave me a very hard time at first with her absconding and later I was told about her drug addiction and her contracting HIV-Aids and so on. In January
• Hi, my sons girlfriend broke up with him after 2 years when she was about 15 weeks pregnant, at 1st he was allowed to go to midwives appointments etc then at about 20 weeks she said she didn't want him at and scans at the birth or any appointments at all, she went back on her word and got the babys birth registered without him gave the baby her name and not my sons as was promised we visited about 3 times then she broke all contact with all the family and with all my sons and her joint friends, she refuses to talk to any of us and won't tell us any thing about the baby, she had been in love with my son for 5 years before they got together so his has been very hard to understand i don't think the child is his its the ony reason i can think of, could i as a grandparent as for a dna test ?
• Do i have a right to try claim off my 6 sons father whom I divorced around 24 years ago due to physical and mental abuse . I bought the 6 boys up on my own. At the time we had a restaurant and as I was afraid of my ex husband he made me sign it all Over to him . He never paid any child support . Our sons are now 37 33 31 29 26 and 26 . I feel cheated by the system and feel I should be awarded some monies off of him as he never paid at all for thier upbringing
• My husband and I are on the verge of separating. We have a 1 year old son. He's claiming that I have anger issues and if I see a therapist he will try to make our relationship work. We've been arguing a lot but I am not depressed, nor do I have anger issues (I work and maintain solid friendships and family life). During previous arguments he's said that he wants full custody and he will only let me see my son when supervised if we divorce. Yet he's been more than happy for me to solely care for our son during mat leave (where I was still paying 50:50 for everything. I am tempted to agree to his terms and see a therapist as can't bear the thought of not seeing my son every day. Would seeing a therapist impact a custody battle if we did end up divorcing? Could he use it against me in future?
• Ivs had my grand daughter for nearly 4 years from birth, now her mother wants her back, but is very unstable
• Hello,my ex-husband got custody of my son's 14&10 in Jan2017 after 3yrs of taking me to court & lying about everything.I had experienced domestic abuse but the courts didn't really do anything. I was given by contact by going to contact centre first which I didn't do straight away so when I tried he refused & haven't seen my kids since & I don't know where they live now. Please advise if anything can be done.
• I sponsored my Mother in law in Sept 2004. She lives with us but since her arrival here, She has managed to create a rift in our family by regularly doling out pounds 100 by standing order to my three children from state pension She has literally bought their allegiance and now they are against me saying that I am the problem in the family. She also goes rummaging in our personal belongings in cupboards, drawers etc. things like underwear etc. Is very nosey and likes to be abreast of all that is happening within our family and property. Almost appears very mild and holy to anyone she meets outside the house including neighbours, friends. This is creating stress issues for me and straining marriage. Her sponsorship ends this January.I want to send her to a old age home.pls advise thk
• Me and my kids dad split in Jan he was having the kids Saturday and bringing them home Sunday evening well one weekend he didnt and has refused to bring them back to me and now has cut contact completely iv not seen or heard from kids in month is there anyway I can get my kids back without dragging them through court i went to meditation he never turned up
• I have not seen my grandchildren for nearly 12 months. My daughter has remarried and she and her new husband have moved from London to Surrey. My daughter keeps making excuses about why it is not convenient for us to see the grandchildren who are now nearly 9 and 7. My husband and I have tried to sit down with my daughter to try to find out what the problem is but we just do not seem to be getting anywhere and we are desperately missing our grandchildren. I was very close to the children as I used to help with childcare before my daughter remarried. I think my new son in law just wants to cut us out of their lives. Is there anything that we can do?

Financial Dispute on Divorce Questions

• My husband and I are getting divorced. I am convinced that my husband is trying to cheat me out of money. He owns a buy to let property in his name. He is planning to sell it. I think he then will not let me have a share of the proceeds. Is there anything I can do to stop him selling the buy to let, as I do not want him to get his hands on all the equity in the property?
• My husband and I are going to separate. We have a joint savings bank account. All our savings are in the account. Should I withdraw all the savings or just half?
• I left marital home 3 yrs ago after 24 yrs of marriage, my ex husband says he wants to sell but is doing everything possible to resist the sale wont discuss reducing price or paying me off and refuses me access to the property , what can I do?
• Lives with ex partner for almost 25 years have two children for him, and l pay all bills and single handily the children, while he was busy sleeping around and now he has married his girlfriend. He ask me and the children to move out the house because he is selling it. When l ask him to give me my share l have contributed, he said according to law have nothing and he told his children that his wife has more right in the house. I want to know if I should seek legal advice or not?
• I have a house solely in my name, I pay all the bills, mortgage and council tax. My partner has lived with me for 10 years. He does not contribute towards the bills or mortgage but he did give me 30,000 towards the house when first bought. He also owns another property that he rents out. I have never received any financial benefit from that property. Does he have any rights to money or my house if I ask him to leave.
• I have seperated and soon to divorce with my wife and we have two children. I would like an exact 50 percent split with the children in all aspects including financial. She is on very slightly less money then me, and still believes she should be entitled to money in her words 'to top up her rent payments'. I too will be paying for rented accomadation i do not agree i should be paying her rent aswell. Where do i stand on this?
• My husband and I are getting divorced. We are both company directors in a company and our financial affairs are rather complicated. Before we split up, my husband became increasingly secretive about financial matters. At the time, I put it down to stress but now I am wondering if he was secretive because he was hiding money and assets from me. Is there a way that I can find out?
• My husband and I are getting divorced. We are both company directors in a company but he owns most of the shares in the company. He wants me to transfer my shares to him but says my shares only have a nuisance value, as I only own about 5% of the business. He has said he can force me to transfer the shares to him as we signed a shareholder agreement. I can't remember signing the agreement. Does the shareholder agreement make a difference?
• My husband is refusing to pay me my maintenance. He agreed to pay me £500 a month for 5 years but he has stopped as he says he doesn’t have to pay it anymore as I have a boyfriend. I have looked at the court order and I can't see anything that says he can stop paying me maintenance if I have a new partner. Anyway, he is not living with me full time. Can I force him to pay?
• My wife and I got divorced 5 years ago. She is remarrying in March and her new husband is on a lot more money than I am so they will be very comfortably off. I am struggling as I have a massive mortgage and I am paying out every month in child support. When she remarries, can I reduce the child support payments, as she will have two incomes coming into her house and be a lot better off than I am.

Grievances & Disciplinary Procedures Questions

• Hello OTS Employment law team. I am looking at ending an employees fixed term contract early. I wonder if i can do that and how can i do this without breaching the contract or being liable? The employee has been ill for some time, and I have relied heavily on them to carry out the tasks we needed done in the fixed term. Unfortunately the contract didnt have any terms about inseminating the contract early for sickness. Coudl you please provide some assistance and legal advice on this employment contract matter?

High Net Worth Divorce Questions

• My husband and I are getting divorced. We are both company directors in a company and our financial affairs are rather complicated. Before we split up, my husband became increasingly secretive about financial matters. At the time, I put it down to stress but now I am wondering if he was secretive because he was hiding money and assets from me. Is there a way that I can find out?

Immigration Questions

• Would you be able to assist me with cancelling my British Citizenship? I live in Australia.
• My partner is from the Philippines working for the NHS with a BRP she's been here for a year so far but we are looking to get married I'm guessing she would need to change her visa ? And then how long for ILR as reading the government immigration websites it's getting confusing.
• looking to know the best first option as a UK citizen to marry and have my US partner to live permanently in the UK with me
• Hi, I have ILR which was granted March 2023. My application was done by your company. I have been employed in the UK full-time since 2018 (before ILR, I had Skilled Worker/ Tier 2 visa). I passed Life in the UK test when applying for ILR. Have a few questions: 1) When would I be eligible to submit my application for citizenship? 2) Do I need to retake Life in the UK or any English requirement tests?
• Hi I’m a British born individual which my mum was not settled at the time of my birth so I’m not a British citizen. I know to my knowledge I have to be naturalised which I’m 21 and have Been in the uk for my whole life
• I recently graduated. I am reaching out to seek assistance in the application process for a post-study work visa, particularly in light of my circumstances involving a DUI offence and a subsequent driving violation during the ban. I understand the complexity of my situation and the potential challenges it may pose to the visa application process. Therefore, I am keen on securing professional advice and representation to navigate this matter effectively. As a recent graduate, I have recently started a part-time job, and unfortunately, my financial resources are limited at the moment. Consequently, I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide me with information regarding your fees for consultation and assistance in my case. Understanding the cost involved will assist me in planning and making informed decisions regarding the legal support I require. Additionally, if there are any preliminary steps or documents you suggest I gather before our consultation, please do let me know. I am committed to ensuring a smooth and efficient collaboration to address my immigration concerns.
• My partner applied for a visitor visa, but was refused. We planned to get married later in a third party country. If we do it on dates they were planned to be in the UK in the visitor visa application will it affect later decision on dependent visa for them? Or should we wait?
• Hi drink driving offence is that will affect my British citizenship application I get my offence on 14th December 2020 by this year 14th December 2023 well be years My application can be refused thank you looking forward to hear from you soon
• Hi, if you came to the Uk on work visa however the company which sponsored you has now gone bust what will I have to do? And what happens if it is with someone who came on an education visa also, thanks
• I have 2 CCJs one which I only found about recently. I am willing to settle the debt, but would like to know if it will affect my ILR?

Immigration Detention, Bail, Removal Questions

• My visa was shortened by my husband and finish 28 of January I going to do an appeal They will send me to my country or I can stay in UK till the result of the appeal
• bu I would be happy for you to answer me, my fiancé received a sentence of 6 years and 8 months in prison the judge said that he will miss half and the rest of the probation he executed 8 months in prison so far he still has 32 from Monday until his release now he is in the marsh guys prison, and i want to know if he asks to be transferred to the immigrant detention center can he be released there sooner? or can he get bail? or what are the chances or ways to escape from prison faster? can he be deported to Romania faster? we don't want to stay or return to the UK ever
• Hello,a friend of mine recently got a 10years ban to the UK without the right to appeal or administrative review.Please what can we do about it?Can we still go ahead with the appeal?
• Dear Sir/Madam, my name is Tina and currently in UK on tier 4 dependent visa but unfortunately my husband couldn’t go to the school and it has affected me because I don’t have access to NI and I have been stuck home with no work or money. Kindly advice me on how to continue with my stay here because he said am now a burden and planning on divorcing me back home. Thank you.
• Someone told me that a person that is so angry with me reported me to the immigration. I got no right to stay here anymore. If I will be caught and detained can you give me some qoutes of how much it will cost me to ask one of your best solicitor to represent me to bail out and discuss an appeal? I just dont know what to do. Thank you
• My husband has let the home office know we are divorcing. We have only signed the first forms 2 weeks ago. I am a dependent on his Tier 2 visa. I received a letter that I must return to South Africa by 28th April with no right to appeal. How to I start a judicial review. I need to finalize the divorce & financial order before I leave as I have a 5 year old South African child. I am sure the financial order will end up with us having to go to mediation.
• hi I was asked to be a financial guarantor for my cousin wife who was served deportation order as she had committed a crime for £1000the court have granted her bail but now my cousin and his wife or splitting up and I no longer want to be the guarantor as I was doing it as a favour for my cousin how do I go about getting my name taken off being her financial guarantor for her bail thanks
• My fiancé is at the immigration center and we have our wedding day on 9th of January 2019 and I don't know what to do to release him as he has a letter to be deported for Monday 24th.I don't know what to do I need help.
• My boyfriend was detained after a jail sentence I agreed to be his finical guarantor to the price of £1,500 however we split up and we no longer speak i have no idea where he is now. Can I remove myself from his bail agreement and if so what would happen? I'm very worried
• I am a sponsored student on tier phone and recently my husband got in detention which is getting us both worried that they would deport him as they told him that tomorrow he has an appointment with the home office and that he would be taken there for the interview from Morton Hall! We are not sure whether there is an interview for him or is that just being said for him to go and he would then end uo being deported which i can not allow that to happen because of this would put his life to risk and getting himself in danger, that’s totally unsafe for him! He was on an electronic visit visa and have overstayed his visa here in the U.K. and we really wanted an appeal for asylum or leave to remain considering his safety. Please let me know what is there to do,& should he accept going to london?

Immigration Judicial Review Questions

• Dear Mr Slater/ Mr Shahiean, Is it possible to bring a class action law suit or Judicial Review against the Home Office/British government for the mistreatment of the Windrush Generation and their descendants? The government scheme to recompense victims for mistreat is a farce. The bar to prove one's status is still too high and therefore people are finding it difficult to prove their case. The tariffs for compensation are too low, - how does one even prove distress- of losing one's home, job, being deported, mental and physical health.... the list goes on and on. The fact that only £330,000 has been paid out to 60 people out of a reported £220million pot, shows that the red-tape has been created to deny true justice.
• hello there !!I am a British citizen and my husband is non-British. His spouse visa got refused last December and we have appealed to the Immigration Tribunal in February but we haven't heard anything since. My solicitors are doing nothing saying that all we need to do is to wait.Is there anyway we could contact them? Also I need to apply for my child. Please call me or contact me so that I can give you more details.
• Dear OTS Solicitors, I have just received a letter informing me of revoking/depriving me of my citizenship, i got my naturalisation in March 2005.can someone plz call me to discuss this further.
• Libyan Male married to an English woman, children, grandchildren in UK. Granted ILR back in 1980s left the country to return to Libya. Reapplied for protection/asylum in UK 1992. Home Office have not provided a decision. Has waited 23 years and is now serving a prison term for a white collar offence carrying a three year sentence. Is it possible to lodge a Judicial Review for the Home Office's failure to make a decision after all this time
• Dear Immigration Team, Do I have a right to claim 20 years long residence for Indefinite Leave to Remain settelement in the UK? and what are the main requirements under this route? I would be please to arrange an appointment but could you kindly provide some general information on the 20 year route for settlement visa first?
• I am a British citizen - born in London. My husband (we are married under Shariah Law January 2006) currently has European Family Membership status which started July 23rd 2010 for five years. We would like to now obtain indefinite leave to remain. I am a school teacher in permanent employment. What do we now need to do? I am concerned that time is running out to apply.
• How do I obtain an immigration bail? Can you please explain what are the steps that are involved? And how much are the costs? Much obliged!

Immigration Tribunal Appeals Questions

• Before I left Zimbabwe I had a daughter who is now 18 years old and have been looked after by her mum. In 2015 I applied for a settlement visa for her to join me in UK. The visa was refused and they said that I had not shown that I was solely responsible for the upkeep of my daughter. I then appealed the case and I lost it and again the judge cited that I did not provide enough evidence to show that I had sole responsibility of my daughter. My question is that some of the evidence referred to by the judge is evidence I can actually provide and I feel that the lawyer who represented me overlooked some of the important evidence and his preparation and presentation was poor, is it possible to pursue this case or look at other alternatives.The appeal was decided on the 30/11/16.
• Dear Sir/MadameI am algerian married to British citizen. I recieved a refusal of entry clearance for the following reasons : I have provided a degree in Interpreting and Translation in Arabic-French-English but ECO was not satisfied that this has been reconized By NARIC Uk as equivalent to a Bachelor's or Master's degree or PHD in UK. Also I am not exempt from the English language requirement under paragraph E-ECP.4.2. Also Me and my spouse do not currently live together and have not done so in the last ten years.I would like to appeal against ECO decision. Would you please help me if this is a wining case if your services will represent me in appeal or in court. Sincerly yours
• Hello,My girlfriend was recently denied for an FLRM visa and has entered the appeal process. She has valid Tier 4 student visa until January 30th 2016. We know she has the right to remain past the expiration of her Tier 4 visa whilst in the appeal process but we were wondering if she has the right to work as the appeal will undoubtedly extend well beyond January 30th.Any help would be much appreciated and if helpful we would be interested in discussing our case further.
• hello there !!I am a British citizen and my husband is non-British. His spouse visa got refused last December and we have appealed to the Immigration Tribunal in February but we haven't heard anything since. My solicitors are doing nothing saying that all we need to do is to wait.Is there anyway we could contact them? Also I need to apply for my child. Please call me or contact me so that I can give you more details.
• Dear Immigration Team, Do I have a right to claim 20 years long residence for Indefinite Leave to Remain settelement in the UK? and what are the main requirements under this route? I would be please to arrange an appointment but could you kindly provide some general information on the 20 year route for settlement visa first?
• I am a British citizen - born in London. My husband (we are married under Shariah Law January 2006) currently has European Family Membership status which started July 23rd 2010 for five years. We would like to now obtain indefinite leave to remain. I am a school teacher in permanent employment. What do we now need to do? I am concerned that time is running out to apply.
• How do I obtain an immigration bail? Can you please explain what are the steps that are involved? And how much are the costs? Much obliged!

Indefinite Leave to Remain Questions

• Hi, I have ILR which was granted March 2023. My application was done by your company. I have been employed in the UK full-time since 2018 (before ILR, I had Skilled Worker/ Tier 2 visa). I passed Life in the UK test when applying for ILR. Have a few questions: 1) When would I be eligible to submit my application for citizenship? 2) Do I need to retake Life in the UK or any English requirement tests?
• I have 2 CCJs one which I only found about recently. I am willing to settle the debt, but would like to know if it will affect my ILR?
• I would like to ask a question. I have two and half year visa, however, I am not sure how to apply for the next two and half year visa in order to get my indefinite leave to remain visa.
• For EEA nationals that have ILR under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS): - they can show that they have been free from immigration time restrictions for 12 months before applying using a combination of current EUSS, leave and permanent residence they previously held under the EEA Regulations. Does this mean that I need to have my ILR for 12 months before I apply for citizenship? What if I qualified for ILR previously but there was a delay with the application to officially get the Settled-status?
• I had indefinite leave to remain 1996 But I go out of uk for long time now But I had 2 kids live there Can I get back return indefinite leave to remain Thank you
• I am a foreign doctor living in the UK and working for NHS on Tier 2 visa. I work less than full time but meet the income criteria for my visa. I want to get ILR once I have been here 5 years. I read some guidance for ILR applications on the uk.gov website that worries me that if I work outside the UK at all, even while fulfilling my NHS contract, that would break the continuous residence requirement. Could you give advice as to the impact on an ILR application of work outside the UK while still fulfilling all duties for a UK based job that is providing a visa?
• I would like to know if I want to apply for ILR as refugee how long before the five-year date runs out I can send my application.
• I had indefinitely 30 years but I lost my documents haw I can renew new one?
• I've been in the UK since 2015 for my studies (2015-2018) and then immediately started work in London from 2018 until today. I was also studying in London part-time from 2019 to summer 2021 (2 years). However, in between I had to return home from March 2020 to July 2021 due to COVID (although I was still studying remotely, but not working during this period). Can these days being away be considered as extenuating circumstance due to COVID and be waived?
• Hi I would like to know if I want to apply for ILR as refugee how long before the five-year date runs out I can send my application. Regards Mohammad safari

Individual Immigration Questions

• Would you be able to assist me with cancelling my British Citizenship? I live in Australia.
• My partner is from the Philippines working for the NHS with a BRP she's been here for a year so far but we are looking to get married I'm guessing she would need to change her visa ? And then how long for ILR as reading the government immigration websites it's getting confusing.
• looking to know the best first option as a UK citizen to marry and have my US partner to live permanently in the UK with me
• Hi, I have ILR which was granted March 2023. My application was done by your company. I have been employed in the UK full-time since 2018 (before ILR, I had Skilled Worker/ Tier 2 visa). I passed Life in the UK test when applying for ILR. Have a few questions: 1) When would I be eligible to submit my application for citizenship? 2) Do I need to retake Life in the UK or any English requirement tests?
• Hi I’m a British born individual which my mum was not settled at the time of my birth so I’m not a British citizen. I know to my knowledge I have to be naturalised which I’m 21 and have Been in the uk for my whole life
• I recently graduated. I am reaching out to seek assistance in the application process for a post-study work visa, particularly in light of my circumstances involving a DUI offence and a subsequent driving violation during the ban. I understand the complexity of my situation and the potential challenges it may pose to the visa application process. Therefore, I am keen on securing professional advice and representation to navigate this matter effectively. As a recent graduate, I have recently started a part-time job, and unfortunately, my financial resources are limited at the moment. Consequently, I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide me with information regarding your fees for consultation and assistance in my case. Understanding the cost involved will assist me in planning and making informed decisions regarding the legal support I require. Additionally, if there are any preliminary steps or documents you suggest I gather before our consultation, please do let me know. I am committed to ensuring a smooth and efficient collaboration to address my immigration concerns.
• My partner applied for a visitor visa, but was refused. We planned to get married later in a third party country. If we do it on dates they were planned to be in the UK in the visitor visa application will it affect later decision on dependent visa for them? Or should we wait?
• Hi drink driving offence is that will affect my British citizenship application I get my offence on 14th December 2020 by this year 14th December 2023 well be years My application can be refused thank you looking forward to hear from you soon
• Hi, if you came to the Uk on work visa however the company which sponsored you has now gone bust what will I have to do? And what happens if it is with someone who came on an education visa also, thanks
• I have 2 CCJs one which I only found about recently. I am willing to settle the debt, but would like to know if it will affect my ILR?

Innovator Visa Questions

• Hi,i've undergone the ielts exam back in June 25, 2016 and got the band 5.5 but unfortunately due to some reasons i couldn't make my visa application however i am about to apply for uk innovator visa; can you help me to understand if i can apply with the same ielts certificate?? it says (it is recommended that candidates language ability be re-assessed after 2-years but it never says they certificate is valid till 2-years only)Your clear response would be very much appreciable to this response.Kind Regards,ALi
• To whom it may concern ,hi, I'm writing regarding the innovator visa in UK. I am a Hong Kong citizen.Currently I am running an online shop and I would like to think it is quite successful. I have a new business plan to cooperate my business with mobile application / website and have some new idea to create new and fun shopping experience for customer, not only a simple selling platform.I can fulfill the 50k investment fund criteria .Can you provide some advice and insight whether I can apply for the innovator visa or not ?It would be a great opportunity to expand my business to UK.Regards, Mia

International Adoption Questions

• Dear Sir/Madam. A Liberian born lady, now married and naturized British, wishes o bring her 6yr, old grand-daughter to the UK for settlement/ and possible adoption. The girls father ( her son) now deseaced and the mother unable to take care of her. The child is presently in Ghana being looked after by friends of the grand-mother who has legal custody and supporting her financially. Which would be the most suitable paragraph under UK immigration law, (para 297) or (para 316A) to make a visa application. Regards, D. (a friend of the family)
• Could british couple adopt from Ukraine? Thanks

Judicial Review and Human Rights Questions

• Hi, Previous Solicitor applied for Leave To Remain under Human Rights FLRO in 2012 and was refused with no right of appeal in 2013. Later claimed for judicial review and was refused first on paper in 2014 and on Oral Hearing in 2015. Please advise me about Legacy Case and what further steps can be taken in regards to my status.
• Dear Immigration Team, Do I have a right to claim 20 years long residence for Indefinite Leave to Remain settelement in the UK? and what are the main requirements under this route? I would be please to arrange an appointment but could you kindly provide some general information on the 20 year route for settlement visa first?
• Dear OTS Solicitors,I applied for Tire2 (minister of religion) visa from Bangadesh and have been rrefused on 11January 2014.I applied for permission for Judicial Review. 3days ago I received a Consent order latter from Tresary Solicitor saying that they reconsidering me if I withdraw JR.Dear OTS Solicitor,If I withdraw JR,will I get Visa? I would be grateful if you could inform me that what would be my next step or decision.
• How do I obtain an immigration bail? Can you please explain what are the steps that are involved? And how much are the costs? Much obliged!

Landlord and Tenant Questions

• I have let my property to an estate agent (who my contract is with, the contract states the house will not be used as a HMO) and they have a contract with a Care Company to sublet to them. The care company provides supported living for adults with learning disabilities. I have been told by the estate agent no HMO required. Maximum of 3 adults living there. Is a HMO licence required?
• Hi it’s been a month me,my wife and 9 month son rented a studio on 2nd floor , the agreement said 12 month fixed with 1 month notice. But studio drainage have problem and smells very bad, the agency tried once putting chemicals in the drains but still same. I also have to keep using chemicals to ovoid smell but it’s not healthy for my son . It’s very inconvenient so We gave one month notice but the agency says we need to pay remaining months rent or two months penalty is that true.what can we do?
• I have been sent a Particulars of Claim for possession / Notice of forfeiture of lease without any warning, I have been a paying tenant since 2019 and my rent was 1 month over due (which I paid immediately). I am not sure what to do because they have offered to extend my tenancy agreement on the condition I pay their legal fees of £2500.00+ and I feel attacked (slightly blackmailed). I understand my rent was late on this occasion but surely a court order is a bit extreme? Maybe I am wrong but I need some advice.
• My landlord is refusing to release the deposit from a deposit protection scheme unless we sign a form saying we will take no further action against him or his company. This is not in the tenancy agreement and we are raising a dispute. Does he have any standing to force us to sign this agreement before he agrees to deposit release?
• My landlord hasn't protected my deposit, until a year + later of the date I moved in. He also doesn't have a license, which according to the council isn't required however the house doesn't meet HMO regulations (no fire doors) he also only has provided us with EPC, GAS, EICR certificates, so a year + after moving in. He has tried to bribe me out of the house for reporting all of these issues to council what can I do?
• Long term tenants won’t vacate property which I have to sell due to mortgage rate increases. I’ve served a ‘notice to quit’ section 21 but tenant still haven’t moved out and notice date has passed. They are on housing benefit and I may lose my buyer if they don’t get something soon. What should I do?
• I have a one year fixed term with no break clause but due to change in my job location I have to vacate the house, now the LL is asking me to pay the rent for the full term and also half of the fees that he has spent on securing a new tenant. My question is how do I legally avoid to pay the rent for the remaining term
• Since we moved into our 2 bedroom flat, we have had a list of repairs which we raised as and when they have come up. They have taken an average of 12 weeks to repair, with some taking up to 21weeks, including a wwindow which was tajken out becuase it was rotten and had to be boarded up whilst we waited for a new one to be made. This occurred over the coldest months of the year (November-January) and the property is very draughty, which we alerted the agent/landlord to around 6 weeks ago, but they've done nothing. I have in writing from around November from our agent that there were problems on their end including not being able to contact the landlord and communication problems from their employees. How much compensation should I ask the landlord for? I didn't believe that these repairs have been completed in 'reasonable time'.
• Hi, I had moved into a new build and within 2 months, huge damp and cracks from an external leak had damaged part of the property creating damp. I’ve reported it which is now nearly two years since, in writing, through the estate agent, via what’s video and pictures with the landlord and nothing has been done at all. There are other reported issues with the property that for over a year have not been fixed or sorted
• Can a landlord enter the property without tenants permission?

Matrimonial and Divorce Proceedings Questions

• I left marital home 3 yrs ago after 24 yrs of marriage, my ex husband says he wants to sell but is doing everything possible to resist the sale wont discuss reducing price or paying me off and refuses me access to the property , what can I do?
• In my divorce settlement, the court said that the family home has to be sold. My husband is living at the house. It is a complete mess. The estate agents say he is being difficult about viewings and has told them that he won't take any offers for the house as he is sitting pretty. I can't believe the situation I am in. I need my share of the money from the family home. Is there anything that I can do?
• My wife has left me, taking our 2 children with her. She is refusing to let me see the children until we sit down and sort out the house and other financial matters. I am sure that the children will be missing me. I am not concerned about their safety, as I know she is a good mother but I do want to see them. Do we need to decide what happens with the house first or do I have any rights to see them?

Pre-Nuptial and Post Nuptial Agreements Questions

• I am planning to marry my fiancée as soon as she can join me in the UK. My family do not want me to get married as they think my fiancée is just using me as a means to come to the UK and as a “meal ticket”. Obviously, I do not agree with my family but I thought a prenuptial agreement might stop my family from worrying that my fiancée is just going to take everything that I have?
• i am getting married in September 2019 and i own my own house which i purchased outright 2 years ago from a compensation payout i got from losing my previous husband. i have 5 children and my purpose of buying my house was mainly for my security and for my children's future when i am no longer around. My fiance has never had his own property and although i would like to think we are getting married for life no one can see the future, i have spoken to him about me getting a pre nup agreement drawn up and he says i must do what ever i feel is right and he has no problem in signing one. but at the same time i feel he feels hurt by me doing this. he says he isnt and he fully understands my reasons for doing this. i have given it loads of thought and i feel i need peace of mind. advice please
• My husband has asked me to sign an agreement called a postnuptial document. He says that he has to ask me to sign it as if I do not then his parents will not give us the money to buy a bigger house. I do not know why the agreement is necessary. I do not want to ask my in laws as I do not want to upset or embarrass them though I am feeling pretty upset about it all. Can you tell me if it is normal to be asked to sign a postnuptial agreement?
• My girlfriend and I are getting married in 3 months. I have a good job in financial services and my own house. My girlfriend isn’t British and doesn’t have anything. My parents are urging me to get a prenup agreement. I feel a bit nervous about the idea of a prenup agreement, but friends also say that I should get one. Will a prenup agreement be enforceable?
• Im getting married in august and my patner earns alot more that me. Her family are causing friction between us about it and i wondered if a pre nuptial agreement that states if we seperate she keeps all her asssets would be possible? I also wondered how much it would cost?
• I'm shortly due to get married at the end of April and a member of my partners family have warned me that my soon to be mother in law has created with legal help a prenuptial agreement. I'm completely shocked and unsure when this will happen or what it could mean for me

Redundancy payments and process Questions

• Hi,I am on Tier2 ICT visa and lost my job and now I need to fly back to India.However my wife is working on tier 2 ICT dependent and currently she is on maternity leave.If I have to go back to India does she still get her maternity pay.Also do my wife need to inform to their company that she is leaving the country.Please advise
• I have been told that a request to have my employment hearing 9 years ago re examined is too late. I was made redundant in 2009 along with 4 others and promised redundancy payment due to lack of any vacancies however the employer reneged on this arrangement and argued there were jobs . In fact there never was any jobs vacant and all 5 of us were left idle with nothing to do, I carried on helping some colleagues when allowed but after 9 months it became wearing until a colleague retired and I asked to fill the position but denied by the employer who decided to leave the position vacant. I decided to go under constructive dismissal went to Tribunal and the Judge refused redundancy believing their was jobs to fill. This year I was told my witness was deniedaccess to the hearing by the Empr

Settled Status same day service Questions

• Dear OTS team, my question is re allowed absences under the pre-settlement scheme in order to be eligible for settled status:I first entered the UK on 13 September 2019. I was outside of the UK from 18 December 2019 to 29 December 2019 (10 days). I then was abroad again from 14 March 2020 onwards and returned to the UK on 21 August 2020 only (159 days of absence). I stayed in the UK until 31 August 2020 and have since been abroad again. I will return on 18 August 2021 (one-off less than 12-month absence with acceptable excuse).Should I reapply for pre-settled status starting 21 August 2020 in order to be eligible for settled status later? Is there anything in particular that I need to pay attention to re absences before or after the 12-month one-off absence period?Many thanks!
• Dear, I have been living in the UK since 1 October 2016. I got pre-settlement status in 2019. On 4 April 2020, I moved back to Belgium to give birth. I understand we have to move back to the UK by 3 April 2021 if we want to keep the possibility to apply for settlement status on 1 October 2021. But what is not clear to me is how long we have to stay in the UK from 3 April onwards if we do not want loose the possibility to apply for settlement status. It is not clear to me how to understand the single 12-month absence period exactly. Imagine we would stay in the UK till the end of June and then move back to Belgium. Would we then be able to apply for settlement status? Or do we have to stay till 1 October 2021?
• Hi I have attained pre-settled status as an extended family member, having lived in uk for 2 years as dependent of my sister who is eu citizen living in uk. I also have a biometric residence card. However will I be able to apply for settled status after having attained 5 years continuous residence EVEN IF I have in meantime moved away from my sister and am no longer dependent on her at time of application for settled status
• Hello, I'm an European citizen with a pre-settled status in the UK, I have a partner who is Tier 4 and we're going to have a child, can my baby get pre-settled status and can my partner get pre-settled status through my child so that he wouldn't be restricted?
• Hello, I have obtained Indefinite to Remain under the EU Settlement scheme in october 2019 and have lived in the Uk since september 2014. I have calculated that in September 2020 I will have made 555 days out of the UK (since I first moved in 6 years ago) of which 60 days were made in the last 12 months (from sept 2019 to sept 2020). I am aware I have gone over the 480 days threshold but having been here for 6 years instead of 5 and having a permanent job I was wondering whether I am still eligible to apply for naturalisation.
• Hi. I moved to UK in 2012 and have received a settled status in 2019 as a 18 year old. I have a certificate in English which I did in 2019 FCE C1-Cambridge English which does not expire, but it is no longer on the list of exams which are approved.However, on the government website its states:"Some recognised test qualifications only last for 2 years. You can still use a B1 level qualification that you took more than 2 years ago in 2 situations.You can use a B1 level qualification that’s run out if you’re applying for citizenship and it was accepted when you settled in the UK.It does not matter if the B1 level test you took is not on the current list of recognised tests. You do not need to take another test." Do you think I need to do another exams?Thank you,
• Hi there, In October I will have 1 year since Settled Status, and I fulfill all requirements to apply for British Citizenship, except the fact that I will have been 150 days out of the country, 100 of which are due to having left during lockdown to shelter with my family in another country. Do you know if there is an exemption for this as the COVID crisis is an outstanding circumstance, and if not, is there any indication as to when we will find out whether there is an exemption around this? Is there any other way I can find out in the next month?
• Hi , I am non eu family member of eu citizen. my partner already received settled status . I want to know can i apply for settle status and ILR at same time .?
• Hi am a french citizen Been leaving in the u.k since 1996 but my passport have expired since 1999. Can you please advise me which route to take to apply for resident. Thanks
• Hi, I joined my Dad in italy who holds Italian passport (Italian National)We stayed together in italy for 2 years then we moved to UK. We applied for pre settlement which is 5 years and we have been in the uk for 2 years now.I want to know if I would still need his documents to apply for the permanent residence in the UK when the 5 years is dueAnd my sister also joined us in UK from Ghana last 4 months and has now applied for the residence permit Will we still need our father's documents to renew our permit when it expires?

Settlement Agreements Questions

• Hello OTS Employment law team. I am looking at ending an employees fixed term contract early. I wonder if i can do that and how can i do this without breaching the contract or being liable? The employee has been ill for some time, and I have relied heavily on them to carry out the tasks we needed done in the fixed term. Unfortunately the contract didnt have any terms about inseminating the contract early for sickness. Coudl you please provide some assistance and legal advice on this employment contract matter?

Sole Representative Visa Questions

• Will there be any changes in the sole representative visa after 1st Jan 2021? I have 49% shares and want to apply for the visa
• i have "Partner" visa with 49 % shares in Dubai UAE BAsed Company which is 3 Years old with 18 Employees. I want to apply for Sole rep UK visa. i have collected all documents as per info i got from the internet. i just want to recheck all documents and other things with a good Consultant as i dint trust Local Consultants in Dubai.. Kindly contact me
• Hi,I am a resident of Dubai, U.A.E, a Pakistani national (age 42 years) and work as a manager in my company in which i have 49% shares too. i want to apply for the sole rep visa for my self and dependents visa for my wife and 3 children under 18 years of age. i would like to know the cost of the process and the immigration expert of lawyer's fee for the whole process.there are few organizations here in Dubai who are dealing in this but charging too much for the process, also i cannot fully trust on their eligibility to process my case.Therefore i wanted to apply for sole rep with someone already in UK. I can travel to UK if needed as i have the valid visitor visa.regards,
• if sponsorship licence been revoked how may days employee on tier 2 can work and continue with current company and how many days employee have to transfer there tier2 sponsorship continue working in UK?
• We have Sole Rep who is designated as Manager and he is AO. We need to renew his Sole Rep permit. However, we have AVP & Director joined recently in UK for sales engagement. AVP work on Europe related sales and he is British citizen and Director also to do sales engagement like AVP and she into PBS dependent status. In this situation, can we extend the Sole Rep as he is authorized employee in UK by our management.
• I wish to apply for a sole rep visa. Kindly call.
• I am on a Sole representative visa, if I register my employer for Tier 2 sponsor license can I be the Authorizing officer
• Re: Sole Representative of an Overseas Business Visa...Does the overseas business HAVE to be company or would a sole trader of many years be sufficient? Many thanks
• i am living in Japan and run a company business from 2008.i am a President of the company.i want apply sole representative overseas business visa i want open my company branch in uk.i need ur services plz reply me.
• I am lookkng for the best UK immigration solicitors for sole representative visa. Could you please provide some information on this category I run a business in India, UAE and in Hong Kong, and I've heard about this visa for opening a branch in London. I would like a solicitor with business immigration expertise to help me enter the uk on this visa.

Start Up Visa Questions

• I would like to setup a zoom call, we're applying for startup visa and need help.
• Hi, I am currently in UK under Tier 4 visa. Unfortunately, I won't be able to complete my course within the visa expiry date as I failed one module. will I be eligible to apply for start up visa if I do not complete my course? If yes, how long does it take to get the endorsement and all the processes to make application? And, also do you help to make a business plan for your client?Or is there any other alternative options for me in such circumstances to stay in Uk ?Thanks in advance. Looking forward for your email.
• I need more information and cost break down regarding the startup visa?
• I want complete guidance for doing start up visa
• Hi,There are more than 7 months when I am working on a startup. I like to take the opportunity and apply for a startup visa. The only issue is dealing with the endorsing entities which is out of my abilities since I am too busy with the technical team who are developing the business. I wonder if I can ask a law firm to accept the case and get through the endorsement process. Thanks in advance,Hamid
• I am a business owner based in Dubai. I am Bangladeshi national. Can I apply for a start up visa for UK. I have GBP20,000 available
• Hello, I wanted to enquire regarding the process of switching from a standard visitor visa to a start-up visa. I’m currently in the process of sending out my business plan for endorsement. I plan to visit friends as well as conduct some research on setting up the business, meet suppliers and secure the funding for running the business if approved. Further, my background on my travel history, I was on short term student visa previously this year. My query is what duration is to be mentioned when applying for the visit visa in order to avoid refusal.

Student Visa, Tier 4 Questions

• I recently graduated. I am reaching out to seek assistance in the application process for a post-study work visa, particularly in light of my circumstances involving a DUI offence and a subsequent driving violation during the ban. I understand the complexity of my situation and the potential challenges it may pose to the visa application process. Therefore, I am keen on securing professional advice and representation to navigate this matter effectively. As a recent graduate, I have recently started a part-time job, and unfortunately, my financial resources are limited at the moment. Consequently, I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide me with information regarding your fees for consultation and assistance in my case. Understanding the cost involved will assist me in planning and making informed decisions regarding the legal support I require. Additionally, if there are any preliminary steps or documents you suggest I gather before our consultation, please do let me know. I am committed to ensuring a smooth and efficient collaboration to address my immigration concerns.
• I was on Tier 4 visa. After my grad I moved back to my home country i.e Pakistan. Now after 5 years I’m considering moving back to UK for work. Interested in knowing what Visa type I should be applying? Graduate Visa, High Potential Individual HPI or any other? Would also like to know how OTS can assist me in making my application stand out. Looking forward
• I am on a tier 4 visa as a dependant of a student, can I switch to tier 2 visa before the expiration of my tier 4 visa?
• I am on a tier 4 visa as a dependant of a student, can I switch to tier 2 visa before the expiration of my tier 4 visa?
• I have got refused 2 times for EUSS family permit as I am above 21 yrs age and was not able to prove dependency on my parents. Now I want to apply for student dependent visa as my wife is going to apply for student visa. Can i apply?
• My spouse is on student visa in the UK, how can I get to be with him, we re not married yet, is there a way I can go with it pls I will appreciate if u can respond to me
• Hi, I´m a 28-year old PhD student and I will be hosted by the University of West London for a year. What is the cost of my healthcare surcharge fee?
• I started my MA course in January 2021..this is my last semester but unfortunately I got F in one of the modules and university is not issuing a new cas as I only have to submit a assignment. They are telling me to go back and submit from my country. My visa expire by May and they are saying my results gonna publish in October. By this I will lose my visa. Can you help me to extend visa and get my psw?
• I have a Student Visa and I wanted to get Citizenship
• I have student visa and I wanted to get citizenship

Surrogacy Questions

• My husband and I are looking to international surrogacy (Ukraine) after 4 failed IVF attempts. We have one 5-day blastocyst left with donor egg and my husband's sperm. We are looking to hopefully use that with the surrogate. If not possible, we are looking for an egg donor and separate surrogate. Are you able to help with finding a reputable clinic and the legal processes to bring the child home home to the UK. We are both born and bred in England. Please advise also on associated costs. Many thanks, Katharine

Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Questions

• Dear OTS team,I enter to UK in june 2019 with Tier1- 200,000£ Entrepreneur. Up to now, I have my LTD company and invest part of 200.000. But, because of global pandemic every things go slow and hard for me. I want to know that is there any extra regulation for current situation? Also, when is the deadline for employ people for me? I did most of my immigration process with myself and now I feel I need professional consultant.
• Hello OTS Team. My current visa situation - I am working in the UK with ICT Tier 2 Visa. In June 2019 the Visa is ending. I still have 6 months to complete 5 years stay in the UK , Question 1: if I apply for extension will I get Visa for the remaining 6 months? This extension is critical for my daughter to complete her GCSE. Question 2: I have plans to invest £200,000 and start my own software Training and services company. Will OTS Team help to prepare a project plan?Question 3: I am also hearing that UK is planning to implement new rules for Entrepreneurs visa. When will that come in place?
• My dad is looking to open a day nursery business in the UK. He is an Indian citizen and he runs electronic business in India. He doesn't have qualification to run a nursery business, but he wants to do this business with me, as I'm a teacher. Kindly advice how we can go about this, what chances do my parents have to apply for a Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa?
• hi OTS team, I am settled in the UK for the last 15 years, working here and have a familly, my brother is planning to join me here in Uk to expand his existing business outside his home country, Iran. We would like to explore the possibilities and process for Tier 1 visa. Please let me know how we can get in touch. Thanks Alex
• Hi!I am an Indian citizen, qualified lawyer, (LLB- India, LLM- UK). My wife is a software programmer. We both work as full time employees with multinational companies. We have a five year old child.We do not have any business running experience even though we are ready to train ourselves and explore opportunities.We are looking for end-to-end solution for UK settlement through the Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa:-1. Buying a running business in the UK compliant with the programme in question. The expectation is that this investment remains safe and is returned to us after 5 years, earning a reasonable interest.2. Business plan preparation and interview guidance3. Clearance visa and extension visa guidance till citizenship.Warm regards, Abhishek Mathur +91-9108518098
• Hi, I would kike to know if the Teir 1 entrepreneur visa route would eventually lead to obtaining UK citizenship?Thanks,Saeed
• Dear OTS Team, I would like to apply for Tier 1 program along with a partner and i can arrange required funds for the business and for the family. Upon receipt of VISA my family will migrate to UK according to VISA period. However i may not be able to fulfill the condition of 180 days of stay in the UK annually but my partner can. Will i and my family be eligible for the VISA extension after 3.4 Years ? Will my partner be eligible for visa extension ? Best Regards
• My husband applied for tier 1 visa and got rejected... And objection was based on wrong calculations done by the UK embassy..My husbnd provided them all legal requirements.. With no mistake from his side.....
• Hi OTS team, I am in process of buying a bed& breakfast business investing £500k plus. The business is on going with 2019 pre-bookings in books already. I will be buying the business from the previous owner. I am currently in UK on tier 4 visa dependent and would like to apply tier 1 ENT from outside UK. Can you advice if this will be applicable for tier 1 visa under £200k route? Please advice.
• Dear OTS,If I have invested 50k into a UK business within one year before my application for an entrepreneur visa, do I stand a chance to be granted an entrepreneur visa

Tier 1 Investor Visa Questions

• Dear OTS team,I enter to UK in june 2019 with Tier1- 200,000£ Entrepreneur. Up to now, I have my LTD company and invest part of 200.000. But, because of global pandemic every things go slow and hard for me. I want to know that is there any extra regulation for current situation? Also, when is the deadline for employ people for me? I did most of my immigration process with myself and now I feel I need professional consultant.
• Hello OTS, do you have Tier 1 investors who you are looking to introduce to UK businesses?Thank you
• Hi, would it be possible for me a UK resident to have a partnership company with a Chinese investor in the UK? What would the procedure be and requirements, thank you for your time and help.
• What is the success rate of tier 1 investor visa for uk ?
• I & my family visited London last month for first time we spent 2 days in London I want to do investment in London so pls advice me
• Dear OTS Solicitors,With regards to Tier 1 Investor visa (£2 million investment), we (husband & wife) originally from Saudi Arabia with a UK Multiple entry visa Type C. We travel to the UK as a visitor with our UK multiple entry visa as we have properties in the UK. Could we apply the Tier 1 visa with our current (other) St Kitts & Nevis passport? Could we submit the application (forms, passports, bank statements, payments etc) with all required documents when we are in the UK? Appreciate your comments with thanks.
• I am planning to migrate from India on 2M investor visa. I am holding master degree in electrical engineering from India. Could you please advise1) Do I need to appear for IELT EXAM.2) What are the process involved in the purchasing govt. bond and what are the organization from where I can purchase the govt. bond? .Is there any additional charge for this?3) What are the companies where I can invest for share or loan capital.4) If I use your service for the entire period , what would be your charge in Pound?Appreciate your response.Regards
• My mom an dad are looking to immigrate to other country from India due to the bad air quality in the country, My Dad is 60 years old and mum is 52 years old. What are the options and how much investments is needed to relocate?
• I am investor in Indian equity market, So I would like to invest 10 millions pound in UK equity market by direct investment in it . So basically i have 2 question. 1. Is it is possible to invest the manner in which I think? How long it would take for processing the application?2. Since by investing 10 million i would get ILR after 2 years, but then how much time i would take to get British citizenship & would it make any difference if i am married to a British citizen.
• Hi sir I had tier 1 visa but not traveled. It was expired can I use now

Tier 2 Audit and Compliance Questions

• Sponsorship license was revoked about a year ago. We want to reapply now, do we need form 76? Our worship place is a church community centre belonging to a church of England
• Hi this is Sandy, Currently i am doing master's in Uk. I wanted to know what are the available options for me to leave remain in the Uk. And also is there anyway i could get tier-2 visa sponsorship.
• I have been on Tier 2 visa for 2 years now and this is my third. Ia m working as a researcher in one of the universities in UK. I have had an offer for a visiting lecturer for a month from a university in Saudi Arabia. Since there will be a contract signed with them and a work visa has to be issued from their side I had to ask....Am I eligible with my current immigration status to take that offer and accept their invitation Oris that a breach of my Tier 2 visa.Appreciate if you help me with this question. Thank you
• I am coming to the stage where I will need to renew my sponsorship licence, can you advice me on what steps to take.

Tier 2 Sponsorship Licence Application Questions

• Hi I want to know about sponsorship licence for small business. If you can then answer me thanks
• Hi, Any priority service for cos allocation? We are waiting for cos allocation from last 4 weeks still no response. If there any possibility for applying priority service after 4weeks?
• Hi, I am currenrtly on PSW visa and My employer is willing to sponsor me to tier 2 and he wants to find some agency who can help him to get sponsor license in the process.I believe OTS Solicitors will be able to help me. Could you able to give the agency charge for proving this service.
• Hi Team,I am main applican holding tier 2 general visa, would i be able to switch to start up visa?can i apply it within UK?Regards,Chandran
• Hi, Currently, I have received an offer from a company in UK and they will sponsorship me to obtain T2 visa starting from December.As the situation of second wave of Covid, it would be hard to get an air-ticket to fly back and switch my visa within the UK, and I would like to hear suggestions from your team about getting back to the UK.I understand that there might be a risk that holding T4 visa to re-enter UK after graduation could be refused. I don’t know if I carry relevant evidence of my offer and switching documentations would help me to enter the UK? I would really appreciate the advice from your team, and look forward to your reply!
• Without Bachelor degree is it possible to get sponsorshi?
• Sponsorship license was revoked about a year ago. We want to reapply now, do we need form 76? Our worship place is a church community centre belonging to a church of England
• Hi this is Sandy, Currently i am doing master's in Uk. I wanted to know what are the available options for me to leave remain in the Uk. And also is there anyway i could get tier-2 visa sponsorship.
• I am currently on a teir 4 dependant visa. I work in the security industry as a door supervisor. Can I switch to teir 2?
• I am coming as tier 4 dependent, Currently got a job at Hampshire County Council as Kitchen Assistant. Can they become my sponsor to switch my visa to Tier 2? What should I do next?

Tier 2 Sponsorship Licence Renewal Questions

• Without Bachelor degree is it possible to get sponsorshi?
• Sponsorship license was revoked about a year ago. We want to reapply now, do we need form 76? Our worship place is a church community centre belonging to a church of England
• Hi this is Sandy, Currently i am doing master's in Uk. I wanted to know what are the available options for me to leave remain in the Uk. And also is there anyway i could get tier-2 visa sponsorship.
• I am coming to the stage where I will need to renew my sponsorship licence, can you advice me on what steps to take.

Tier 2 Sponsorship Licence Revocation Questions

• Without Bachelor degree is it possible to get sponsorshi?
• Sponsorship license was revoked about a year ago. We want to reapply now, do we need form 76? Our worship place is a church community centre belonging to a church of England
• Hi this is Sandy, Currently i am doing master's in Uk. I wanted to know what are the available options for me to leave remain in the Uk. And also is there anyway i could get tier-2 visa sponsorship.
• Hello, My sponsor's license has been revoked, my employer tells me that I can continue to work at client until I receive curtailment letter, I would like to find out if I am eligible to work till the end of curtailment period?
• Dear Sir / Madam,Two small questions before visiting you. 1. Recently our Tier-2 sponsorship license got suspended due to few reasons. And now our company responded with our answers and supportive documents about three weeks ago. Still we didn't hear anything from UKVI. How long will it take for a decision? 2. Two of my friends applications were processing during their visit and as a result of the suspension, both of them are on hold now. If the license is unfortunately revoked, will they send the passports back to them to try a new sponsor or will they send them to the airport as their visa is over by now? (Both their visa expired by now [They applied for the extension] )Thank You!Nice to hearing from you.

Tier 2 Work Permit Visa and Sponsorship Licence Questions

• My partner is from the Philippines working for the NHS with a BRP she's been here for a year so far but we are looking to get married I'm guessing she would need to change her visa ? And then how long for ILR as reading the government immigration websites it's getting confusing.
• Hi, if you came to the Uk on work visa however the company which sponsored you has now gone bust what will I have to do? And what happens if it is with someone who came on an education visa also, thanks
• Hi. I may be considered for a new role as a Communications Assistant, with an organisation that has a sponsor license. But this job title is not specifically listed on the skilled worker list of eligible jobs. However, it is very similar to PR and thought it might come under 2472 occupation code for PR. Is this a false assumption?
• My friend has just setup a staffing agency and wishes to apply for sponsorship license to be able to sponsor himself to continue living in the UK. What advice can you give regarding this?
• I am a small start up Domiciliary care provider seeking to apply for a sponsor licence to be able to bring skilled nurses, doctors and health care workers in to support my company. Are you able to assist with this and how much will it cost.
• I would like to ask a question. I have two and half year visa, however, I am not sure how to apply for the next two and half year visa in order to get my indefinite leave to remain visa.
• I trust this message finds you well. I am writing to seek your advice and guidance regarding a situation I am currently facing. I have recently received a job offer from a company in the UK, which is an exciting opportunity for me. However, I've learned that the company is not able to provide sponsorship for a work visa. Given my circumstances and aspirations, I would greatly appreciate your insights on potential solutions or alternative pathways that could allow me to pursue this job opportunity in the UK. I am eager to explore all available options and ensure that I can make the most of this situation. Your expertise and experience in immigration matters are invaluable, and I am hopeful that you might be able to shed some light on potential avenues I could explore. If there are any strategies, visa categories, or steps that could increase my chances of being able to work in the UK, I would be extremely grateful to hear about them. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response and any guidance you can provide. Please feel free to contact me via email or phone at your convenience.
• Dear OTS team, I am a doctor working in a NHS hospital, my current visa is tier 2 NHS visa since June 2022 , I came to the UK in June 2019 under Tier 5 government exchange visa, which was for 2 years initially but after 1.5 years we were offered extension due to COVID so I was issued another visa for 1.5 years so in total I’ve spent 3 years under Tier 5 visa however I have worked as a doctor at same role and at the same hospital for the last 4 years. Could my first 3 years under tier 5 visa be counted towards ILR?
• I am planning for a UK visit visa with my family. Is it possible that I would be able to change my visit visa to a work visa? Will I (with my family) be able to live in a rented house and my children would be able to go to school?
• What is the fees for applying for Tier 2 visa from a Hotel I am getting job offer and sponsorship from?

TUPE Questions

• Employer, family owned UK business >30 staff acquired by overseas company.1st notification staff meeting after takeover. no prior consultation.Now told to be relocated 32 miles away few months time. Have disability under Equality act. since takeover no HR consideration.To work at new location >2hrs travel each way on public transport & adverse impact on impairment. I consider impractical. Joined family run business over 12 years ago. Contract carried over unchanged. No clause for re-location. Am concerned takeover may breach TUPE & my treatment Equality act. Would like to know how to establish if takeover in accordance with TUPE & if not, what means for redress.Also rights, considering disability, re relocation. "1-1" meetings due in few weeks & fear job loss. mental health suffering.
• I received a letter from my employer telling me the outcome of my disciplinary hearing ,Dismissed with immediate effect.No notice period given I was Tupe over on 1/9/16 having previously worked for the other company 12 years,I have been advised by acas that I should be given notice and paid in full at least 2-3 months pay in advance if they do not want myself to stay! Is that correct I am putting in an appeal against the decision aswell
• Hello OTS Employment law team. I am looking at ending an employees fixed term contract early. I wonder if i can do that and how can i do this without breaching the contract or being liable? The employee has been ill for some time, and I have relied heavily on them to carry out the tasks we needed done in the fixed term. Unfortunately the contract didnt have any terms about inseminating the contract early for sickness. Coudl you please provide some assistance and legal advice on this employment contract matter?

Unlawful Deduction From Wages and Under Payment Questions

• I have someone withholding work they created for my business, on an agreed unpaid work trial, now demanding payment for the work.
• Hi there! I am a foreign employee who worked for a company which is called TLC car care, bassicaly i worked there for 7 days and then got laid off by them without signing any contract, my question is the following is there anything that i can do in this situation? i was supposed to get paid by now ,yet i haven't seen willingness to pay from their part. thank you very much for your answer in advance
• I've have worked on the Construction Industry and received under Umbrella Payroll. I had some deductions from my wages that I believe is not lawful, like Employer's NIC, Holiday and a few others. Please could you get back to me if there is any change of a claim to receive some of these deductions back?
• I've experienced what I believe to be unlawful deductions from my wages, as well as my other colleagues having experienced this as well. I also believe the reasoning behind the deductions breaches the terms of the contract. I have contacted acas and the advice I was given was simply that I can get advice from a solicitor who will know more of the legality behind a potential case. If you would be willing to contact me back, I would be more than willing to go into my situation more and explore whether going down the route of a tribunal or going to count court. There is also the matter of my employers not meeting many health and safety requirements within the workplace, and not providing minimum requirements for the employees. I look forward to hopefully receiving a phone call back.

Visitor Visas Questions

• My partner applied for a visitor visa, but was refused. We planned to get married later in a third party country. If we do it on dates they were planned to be in the UK in the visitor visa application will it affect later decision on dependent visa for them? Or should we wait?
• Hello , I have found your number through Google . I received 6 months UK standard visitor visa to attend Alumni function in my university ( I mention this reason in application ) . But due to unforeseen reasons I was not able to travel . Kindly let me know can I travel now to UK for tourism ?
• Hello there. I am making a UK Visitor Visa invitation for my boyfriend in Turkey however I am in receipt of benefits. I claim universal credit as I am a full time mother and am not currently working. I have listed that I will sponsor his trip because I can afford to do so, however will this be refused? I am confident with every other area in my invitation but this is just something that worries me.
• I applied for a standard visitor visa to the uk last month and was refused because I didn’t show evidence that my additional income is from a business. I then reapplied in a week later with an attestation letter from the companies I worked with on part time jobs. I am refused again that I did not explain the other credit to my account. I was not allowed to provide the explanation and have no right to appeal. What are the legal ways to resolve the issue?
• My parents visit visa get rejected what options I have and if I have to apply again what’s the best time
• Hi, I am applying for a standard Visitor visa for the UK from India and found that family name is mandatory to fill in the application form. My Indian passport does not have a Family name or surname on it as it's blank. It has only First name and middle name. Can you please advise on what should I fill in the visa application form under Family name if it's not there in my passport. Thanks in Advance.
• How can one apply for the indefinite leave to remain (ILR) while the person is having a visiting visa ?
• Hi,I want to apply for my mum visit visa need help regarding this my dad died a few days ago and we all siblings lives Uk and my mum is alone in Pakistan she is not working lady but she has properties so we need professional help for this matter
• I am a student and work for part time 24hours so I have stable income. I am trying to sponsor my uncle from pakistan to visit my mama for couple of months as unfortunately we have had a death in the family, she is unable to travel because she is a carer.
• I want to reapply for my visitor visa as i have my exam booked on 28 october. I want a guidance on how to proceed